Sunlight has opposed using the NDAA as a vehicle for weakening FOIA before, but we're now calling attention to one of the most ridiculous proposals we've seen in recent history.
Continue readingWhich states have strong campaign finance oversight?
If a state has campaign finance limits but no one is there to enforce them, do they really matter?
Continue readingState Department requests feedback on draft 2016 Open Government Plan
Some federal agencies are already moving to post drafts of their plans for public discussion in advance of the Sept. 15 deadline to post their next Open Government Plan online, including the Social Security Administration and the Department of State.
Continue readingAnnouncing new research partnership and draft policy guidelines for municipal open contracting
We're announcing a new research project with OCP and a draft of new guidelines. We want your feedback!
Continue readingHow the Department of Justice used data to hold Baltimore police accountable
We have often said that open data can help with government accountability. The DOJ’s use of data which has either been proactively published or is available by public request shows how it plays that role.
Continue readingAs foreign influence becomes a reality, FEC commissioner urges action
FEC Commissioner Ann Ravel has proposed banning political contributions by domestic subsidiaries of foreign corporations.
Continue readingEngagement 101: Providence and Brown University showcase a data-driven partnership
Providence partnered with Brown University students and teachers to improve public policy, a fantastic model for how local policymakers can work with the academic community in their cities.
Continue readingDepartment of Justice seeks public feedback on proposed Freedom of Information Act policy
As the Justice Department proposes reforms to FOIA, they need your help to figure out what changes should happen.
Continue readingThe big picture for Open Data Policies Decoded: Helping cities leverage data-driven policy remix
Our new tool Open Data Policies Decoded is the first step toward a more analytical approach to open government advocacy, technical assistance, policy remix and more.
Continue readingShouldn’t text be open data too? The search for an inclusive data definition
If we can reduce the barriers to the spread of public policy language that supports open data, we’ll lay the groundwork for increased usability of all kinds of policy — not just open data policy.
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