We’re excited to announce the launch of our Open Data Policy Hub, a “one-stop shop” for drafting, crafting, and enacting open data policy. We created the Open Data Policy Hub as an easy-to-use, accessible platform for anyone looking to begin building an open data policy on their own — replacing content that had been spread out across five different websites.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Cohen Subpoenaed in Trump Foundation Probe, Ivanka’s Ex-Business Partner Sued and Sen. Warren Unveils Anti-Corruption Bill
This week, Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, is issued a subpoena as part of a Trump Foundation probe, Ivanka Trump’s former business partner is sued by the Department of Justice and Senator Elizabeth Warren unveils anti-corruption and public integrity bill.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: A matter of timing
In today's edition, balancing disclosure around cyber vulnerabilities, exploring Michael Cohen's campaign finance issues, sharing Chicago's police data, repealing a "fake news" law, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Selling Space Force Merchandise, Kushner’s New Jersey Portfolio and Golf Discounts for Trump Staff
This week, President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign announces it plans to sell Space Force merchandise, a look at Kushner Companies’ New Jersey portfolio and golf discounts for White House staff.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Revealing
In today's edition, how open data can help with your 401k planning, revealing the assets of Brazil's presidential candidates, condemning President Trump's attacks on the press, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Franking, my dear, I don’t give a damn
In today's edition, a Maine Representative makes the most of the "franking" privilege, a key immigration office quietly removes its staff directory, Kris Kobach claims victory, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Grounds for impeachement
In today's edition, West Virginia moves closer to impeaching its entire Supreme Court, perks for White House staff, a renewed focus on healthcare data, unrest in Bucharest, and more.
Continue readingOffice of Refugee Resettlement quietly removes entire staff directory webpage
A page listing email addresses and phone numbers for 22 members of ORR's leadership was taken down without notice
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: It’s the ethics, stupid
In today's edition, watching the watchdogs, dark money in Michigan's gubernatorial race, the Trump administration's ethics, clashes in Romania, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Kushners Say Goodbye to 666 Property, Tracking Who’s Visiting Trump’s D.C. Hotel and Possible Hatch Act Violations
This week, Kushner Companies rids 666 Fifth Avenue property from its portfolio, a new analysis sheds more light on who is visiting and spending money at President Donald Trump’s hotel in Washington, D.C., and allegations of Trump administration officials violating the Hatch Act.
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