We want our draft open data executive order to serve as a helpful resource for any government. In that vein, we've translated the whole document into Spanish.
Continue readingAnnouncing Sunlight’s updated draft open data executive order
Thanks to the incredible feedback we received from all of you, we have significantly improved policy language for people to start an open data conversation in their communities.
Continue readingThe N.Y. state Senate’s new website: More than just a new paint job
The New York state Senate rolled out a new website last week that will please members of the chamber and the citizens who elect them.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: Tulsa’s open data balancing act
Instead of diving into the deep end of open data, Tulsa is taking a more measured approach to make sure its citizens get the most of these transparency efforts.
Continue readingCreating an open data firestarter: Help us improve our draft executive order
We've developed a draft open data executive order for folks to kickstart an open data policy conversation in your city or state.
Continue readingWhy should cities have an open data policy?
Policy may not be the most exciting part of an open data initiative, but it can be essential for its success. Here are four reasons why.
Continue readingTennessee’s proposed public records fee is a barrier to transparency
Tennessee’s move toward charging for inspection of records serves as an opengov deterrent and limits the public’s right to know
Continue readingBig data in the ‘Bold New City’ of Jackson, Miss.
Jackson's dedication to open data will usher in an unprecedented era of transparency and accountability in the city.
Continue readingOpening data for stronger cities: The ‘What Works Cities’ initiative
Sunlight is proud to announce that we’ve joined a collaboration called the What Works Cities initiative, a three-year, nationwide program to accelerate the use of data and evidence in American cities.
Continue readingNew reforms illuminate Maryland’s public records
Maryland is about to take a big step toward increasing transparency: Both the state’s House and Senate have passed positive reforms to the state’s Public Information Act (PIA), making its public records more accessible to all.
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