In today's edition, the Trump administration looks to limit protest in DC, leadership PACs spend big at Washington's baseball stadium, Illinois has some FOI struggles, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: That’s what friends are for
In today's edition, our Web Integrity Project gets a boost, ethics complaints against Brett Kavanaugh get moved, out of state donations flood into local elections, President Trump and Sheldon Adelson get closer, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: On hold
In today's edition, exploring how open data can save time on records requests, funding the midterms with hidden money, putting depositions in a high stakes Census lawsuit on hold, detaining more journalists in Myanmar, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Under fire
In today's edition, a fake news database, the next generation of police worn body cameras, competing for the President's attention on Fox News, attacks on journalists around the world, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Exemptions
In today's edition, FOIA doesn't apply to Congress, the broadband lobby sues California over net neutrality, the Trump family faces new pressure over their tax history and "charitable" foundation, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Crime and punishment
In today's edition, we share the latest in Trump family conflicts, vulnerable Senators seek Wall Street cash, a journalist goes missing in Turkey, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Daddy’s boy
In today's edition, a new report lays out bipartisan suggestions to save democracy, a secret court in Massachusetts where charges disappear, President Trump's family tax benefits, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: An oversight?
In today's edition, our board shares an update on Sunlight's organizational review process, we support an effort to boost Congress' technology knowledge, citizens in Oakland oversee smart city surveillance, weaponizing online distraction, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Who read the comments?
In today's edition, scandal fatigue is making it less likely that public pressure will boost government ethics, California approves a tough net neutrality law and is immediately sued by the federal government, an emoluments suit against President Trump is allowed to proceed, a new law in Bangladesh threatens free speech, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Celebrate the right to know
In today's edition, celebrating International Right to Know Day, investigating the removal of LGBT content from federal websites, expanding the subpoena power of inspectors general, using data to help cities embrace multimodal transportation policies, and more.
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