Since our initial release of a Guide to Tactical Data Engagement in 2017, Sunlight Open Cities has conducted pilot studies of the framework in several cities around the U.S. Our work with Glendale, Madison, Austin, and Norfolk allowed us to refine the TDE approach, while keeping the key strategies of TDE at the forefront.
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This week, Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, was sentenced to three years in prison, there's an in-depth look at Jared Kushner’s relationship with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and details emerge about Rudy Giuliani’s business pursuits overseas.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Let’s Make A Deal
In today's edition, Congress has a plan to end secret sexual harassment settlements, New York City lawmakers express annoyance at Amazon over secret negotiations, Michael Cohen gets his sentence, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Lapses in Judgement
In today's edition, a tough year for journalists is recognized, Amazon ups its lobbying presence in the Big Apple, Healthcare.gov removes information on how to apply for Affordable Care Act benefits, and more.
Continue readingIn overhaul of HealthCare.gov webpage, information about ways to apply is gone
Links on the ACA enrollment page now direct to third-party sites, including a for-profit assistance system
Continue readingOpen for opportunity: Re-imagining Procurement through Open Contracting
Photo by Dan Eckert / CC It is clear from the 360 degree view from the City Hall Observation Deck... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: The Once and Future Lobbyist
In today's edition, Rick Scott's successful Senate bid broke a self-funding record, it sure looks like President Trump broke campaign finance laws, public records law might be broken in Oregon, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Jumping the shark?
In today's edition, a retiring lawmaker may have jumped the shark when setting up her new lobbying firm, we take a look at the latest Trump administration conflicts, a democratic movement in Hong Kong struggles, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: On the road to…
In today's edition, CMS removes a pdf, we launch a new roadmap to informed communities, Saudi lobbyists paid for 500 rooms at President Trump's hotel, using data to fight corruption across Europe, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Saudi-Funded Lobbyists Pay for Rooms at Trump Hotel, Trump Jr.’s Lettuce Company and Subpoenas Issued in Emoluments Lawsuit
This week, we are learning Saudi-funded lobbyists paid for rooms for military veterans at President Donald Trump’s Washington D.C. hotel, Donald Trump Jr. invested in a hydroponic lettuce company while the company’s co-chairman sought federal support for other business interests and subpoenas are beginning to be issued in the emoluments lawsuit against the president.
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