Without FOIA this article on Health and Human Services' Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' meetings leading up to the Obamacare launch would not have been possible.
Continue readingFour Sunlight tools to help you follow legislation
As we continue to honor Sunshine Week 2014, we think it's a great opportunity to go through some of our tools that can help anyone freely track legislation even when this week's many events are a distant memory.
Continue readingDisclosure doesn’t belong in the back of a filing cabinet
Filing Cabinets via Flickr user Nick Perez Senate campaign finance documents. House disbursement information. Important regulatory filings. Time and again... View Article
Continue readingAnnouncing the Sunlight Foundation’s Open Data Policy Guidelines, Version 3.0
In honor of Sunshine Week 2014, the Sunlight Foundation officially welcomes you to explore our updated Open Data Policy Guidelines!
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 readingRep. Quigley updates the Transparency in Government Act for the 113th Congress
Today, Rep. Mike Quigley introduced the Transparency in Government Act, a bill that would go a long way toward shining a light on the work of our lawmakers and leaders.
Continue readingPanel discussion: A 21st century Freedom of Information Act
Join us on Wednesday, March 19 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in room 2203 of the Rayburn House Office Building for a panel discussion on the future of FOIA.
Continue readingSunshine Week and beyond: Here’s what Sunlight has on tap in March
March is here, and along with the promise of warmer temps, Sunlight is also delivering a packed schedule of events and trainings for Sunshine Week and beyond.
Continue readingUser interface pro tips with Senator McCaskill
Yesterday morning the Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight held a hearing on contractor performance information and its ease of use for oversight purposes.
Continue readingChile passes lobbying law, a first in Latin America
Due to the efforts of civil society and the near unanimous support of both houses of the country's parliament, Chile has become the first country in Latin America with legislation on lobbying disclosure.
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