In today's edition, Mick Mulvaney only likes lobbyists with open wallets, the National Archives shares information on its investigations, Michigan lawmakers find it easy to vote on laws despite conflicts of interest, presidential term limits are helping African democracies, and more.
Continue readingNational Archives publishes online dashboard of its investigations into lost, altered or destroyed public records
In spring 2018, for the first time the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA) has begun using the Internet to inform the American public about its ongoing investigations of unauthorized dispositions in an online dashboard. In a year that continues to be marked by regression on open government, this is a welcome development that shines a bright light on a matter of significant public concern.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: PAC(king) it in
In today's edition, the CPB has a corruption problem, Massachusetts has some issues with access to information, President Trump limits the guest list at his first state dinner, protests push Armenia's longterm leader to step down, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: A shady Kushner loan, a check for Treasury, and an emolumental Philippines party at Trump’s DC
This week, new details emerged showing Jared Kushner’s business ties to Citigroup and Apollo Management are “more extensive than initially reported,” the U.S. government released a copy of a check the Trump Organization sent to the U.S. Treasury Department, and the government of the Philippines is planning to host a party President Donald Trump’s Washington D.C. hotel.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: A K Street winning streak
In today's edition, we consider "transparency" at the EPA, K Street enjoys an extended winning streak, things continue to get worse for Missouri's embattled governor, a second round of protests rock Hungary, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: On a new episode of Trumplandia
In today's edition, we look at the fallout from the disclosure of former FBI Director Comey's memos last night by the Associated Press after the Department of Justice shared them with Congress, we share fresh on ways to support community open data use, federal funding information may be at risk of tampering, more emolumental questions emerge for President Trump, Russia shuts down a secure messaging service, and more.
Continue reading39 fresh ideas to support community use of open data
Open data professionals from across the country came together yesterday to share ideas for helping residents from all walks of life find, understand, and use publicly available data. Here's what they shared.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Stifling
In today's edition, Missouri's embattled governor asks for some restraint, Kris Kobach shows contempt, Inspectors General outline consistent cross-government issues, Facebook doesn't appear so keen to embrace new EU data protection rules for all its users, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Protection
In today's edition, Robert Mueller needs some protection, open data and requests for extension mark tax day, Maryland embraces transparency for online ads, and more.
Continue readingCongress should ensure the investigation of the Special Counsel is protected
Today, the Sunlight Foundation endorsed the Special Counsel Transparency Act to preserve evidence and recommendations that result from Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller’s investigation, should President Donald J. Trump fire him.
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