On March 11, Pittsburgh joined the growing number of cities who have adopted open data policies across the United States. So, how does Pittsburgh’s open data policy stack up to the other policies already out there?
Continue readingOpen data is the next iteration of public records
The way we think about access to information is changing along with advances in technology. It's time for public records to be proactively released online.
Continue readingThe revamped Sunlight Local page is your one-stop shop for local opengov
We've revamped our Local Policy page with new resources, links, tools and analysis. It's your one-stop shop for local open data — check it out today!
Continue readingA case of incomplete reforms leaving improved disclosures locked up
The impact of improved disclosure is diminished when the information being shared is still in a format that makes it difficult to search, sort, and compare.
Continue readingWhen your child’s lunch is repossessed — and other communication failures that need a little civic hacking
How a school lunch crisis exposed a need for innovative civic hacking.
Continue readingWhy “set the default to open”? Because information is a public good
A core principle for governments to use in developing an open data policy is that “the default should be set to open.” It means governments should generally be proactive in providing access to the information they collect and produce.
Continue readingWhy I care about open data (and you do too)
Sunlight's new policy manager, Emily Shaw, offers some perspective on the importance and universality of open data.
Continue readingThe Year in Local Open Data
This was a landmark year for local open data — take a look back at some of the advances that were made.
Continue readingRecommendations for Stronger Local Asset Disclosure
The release of asset disclosure information is spotty at best on the local level. We have a few recommendations for opening up this data.
Continue readingThe Impact of Local Asset Disclosure
Opening up asset disclosures helps empower public oversight of potential conflicts of interest for local government officials. Reporters across the country are calling out the need for access to this information as open data.
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