In today's edition, our Web Integrity Project gets a boost, ethics complaints against Brett Kavanaugh get moved, out of state donations flood into local elections, President Trump and Sheldon Adelson get closer, and more.
Continue readingThe Web Integrity Project receives a generous boost in funding
A contribution from Mike Klein, Sunlight Foundation’s Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, enables the expansion of WIP’s work monitoring and reporting on federal website changes.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: On hold
In today's edition, exploring how open data can save time on records requests, funding the midterms with hidden money, putting depositions in a high stakes Census lawsuit on hold, detaining more journalists in Myanmar, and more.
Continue readingResearch: Cities can save time on records requests by doing open data right
While the average number of public records requests cities receive is growing significantly over time, cities can save time and money by passing an open data policy and investing in a robust open data program, our research finds.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Under fire
In today's edition, a fake news database, the next generation of police worn body cameras, competing for the President's attention on Fox News, attacks on journalists around the world, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Exemptions
In today's edition, FOIA doesn't apply to Congress, the broadband lobby sues California over net neutrality, the Trump family faces new pressure over their tax history and "charitable" foundation, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Crime and punishment
In today's edition, we share the latest in Trump family conflicts, vulnerable Senators seek Wall Street cash, a journalist goes missing in Turkey, and more.
Continue readingTakedown of DOJ juvenile justice office webpages about still-active initiatives highlights its shift towards a more punitive approach
Current policy guidance on girls in the justice system and info about commitment to stop youth solitary confinement were removed
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Search the First Family’s Potential Conflicts of Interest, Possible Tax Schemes and Another Emoluments Lawsuit Moves Forward
This week, search the newly released database of potential conflicts of interest associated with President Donald Trump and other members of the First Family, read the New York Times investigation into possible tax schemes involving President Trump and his family and hear why a judge is allowing a second emoluments lawsuit against the president move forward.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Daddy’s boy
In today's edition, a new report lays out bipartisan suggestions to save democracy, a secret court in Massachusetts where charges disappear, President Trump's family tax benefits, and more.
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