Over time, local government open data programs have evolved from publishing large quantities of open datasets, toward improving usability and... View Article
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Anonymous tips
In today's edition, the healthcare industry launches an ad blitz against Medicare for All, the US Ambassador to Germany calls out journalists for blocking him on Twitter, flights out of Hong Kong are canceled amid ongoing protests, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Controversy
In today's edition, Interior got some help on its controversial FOIA policy, New Hampshire's governor vetoed a nonpartisan redistricting bill, President Trump's fundraising stirs up controversy, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Restricted access
In today's edition, analyzing donors to the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls, supporting sound financial stewardship in cities with transparency, restricting press access in El Paso and Dayton, targeting Hong Kong's airport with a sit in, and more.
Continue readingBalancing the books – how transparency can support good financial stewardship in cities big & small
Cities are responsible for the allocation of public funds to improve infrastructure, provide key services to residents, and attract businesses and tourists. To do so effectively, governments must practice good financial stewardship of these funds to the benefit of residents. But in small cities, seemingly small oversights in the distribution of funds can have far-reaching consequences for constituents. With rising suburban poverty and increasingly sparse federal funds for rural communities, cities depend on fiscal transparency and accountability to invest in residents’ quality of life.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: (watchdog) days
In today's edition, Bill de Blasio picks up a watchdog complaint, Don McGahn gets hit with a lawsuit, former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis slides back through the revolving door, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Suit up.
In today's edition, Massachusetts flunks its transparency exam, retiring Representatives portend expensive 2020 races, you can help federal agencies improve their FOIA processes, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Bills, bills, bills
In today's edition, we explore how openness is being leveraged to improve social services, the Senate votes to strengthen transition team ethics requirements, President Trump's re-election campaign spends heavily on Facebook ads about an "invasion" at the southern border, and more.
Continue readingThis Week in Conflicts: Voters Sue to Stop CA Law Requiring Release of Presidential Candidate’s Tax Returns and Another Possible Hatch Act Violation
This week, a group of California voters is suing to block a new law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns, more allegations Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act and a look at complaints about Baltimore-area properties owned by Kushner Companies.
Continue readingOpen contracting in practice: opening decisions in the social services ecosystem
Open contracting is one of the most exciting strategies towns and cities can adopt to give residents access to information... View Article
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