In today's edition, an indicted West Virginia Supreme Court justice, a big midterm investment, a long delayed report on toxic water, and much more.
Continue readingHow to participate in the Sunlight Foundation’s review
Former staff, contractors, or collaborators of the Sunlight Foundation are invited to provide feedback about your time working with Sunlight. Here's how to express your interest.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: An unlikely pair
In today's edition, an unlikely pair of groups teams up to boost access to government information, how the Heritage foundation is expanding its influence in the Trump administration, digital democracy in Taiwan, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: The mystery of the missing fortune
In today's edition, real disclosure for virtual money, a dangerous wave of anti-protest bills, tracking Wilbur Ross' fortune, judicial reform moves forward in Romania, and more.
Continue readingSpate of anti-protest bills target social justice infrastructure
Not content to simply take aim at individual protesters, some Republican state legislators seem to be setting their sights this year on progressive institutions that have long been a thorn in conservatives’ side.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: It’s a Family Affair
After two weeks off, we'll try something a little bit different today before jumping back into our usual look at the day's news tomorrow. So, please read on for some of today's top headlines as well as quick links to all of the most interesting #OpenGov stories that emerged while we were out of your inbox!
Continue readingWe’re collecting user personas for open data — send us yours!
We’re collecting all existing examples of cities’ user personas for open data and government websites, and developing best practices for other cities that are looking to create them.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: New York Attorney General sues Trump Foundation, Congress asks for more power on emoluments
This week, the New York State Attorney General is suing the Trump Foundation, the latest on two emoluments lawsuits against President Donald Trump, and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are making millions while working as "unpaid advisors".
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: A possible deal for ZTE, Pruitt talks Chick-fil-A for his wife, plus Kushner’s dad on the meeting with Qatar
This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce is working with Chinese telecommunication company ZTE on a billion-dollar deal, emails show Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt inquired about a Chick-fil-A franchise for his wife, and Jared Kushner’s father, Charles, says his meeting with Qatari finance minister was “wrong.”
Continue readingRecording: “Unseal the Deal! How open contracting can improve your city’s procurement process”
Yesterday we hosted "Unseal the Deal! How open contracting can improve your city’s procurement process," a webinar with our partners from the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP), the Harvard Kennedy School's Government Performance Lab (GPL), and the City of Glendale, Arizona to discuss how open contracting can help cities get more bids, better bids, more contractors, and better outcomes—all while mitigating risks of corruption and improving trust and integrity—through an open approach to procurement. If you missed it, the recording of the webinar and presentation slides are now available.
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