Any organization working with data with the idea that data should be free and open will at some point have... View Article
Continue readingCalifornia, Florida Leading the Way to Local Government Fiscal Transparency
In May, the California State Senate passed SB 598, the Open Financial Statements Act. The vote was an important milestone on the way toward opening up state and local government audited financial statements to more thorough analysis and comparison, but transparency advocates working in this space still have a long way to go.
Continue readingRunning a scope-a-thon for maximum impact
Data champions and others looking to plan and run an impactful scope-a-thon should keep four key ideas in mind.
Continue readingThe future of collaborative open data in Madison
Note: This guest post was contributed by Kara Kratowicz, the Data Projects Coordinator of the City of Madison, WI As an... View Article
Continue readingBEGA amendment will hinder public education advocacy
This post was initially published by the DC Open Government Coalition. As a parent raising children in a city whose... View Article
Continue readingSpate of anti-protest bills target social justice infrastructure
Not content to simply take aim at individual protesters, some Republican state legislators seem to be setting their sights this year on progressive institutions that have long been a thorn in conservatives’ side.
Continue readingLawmaking is Data-making
The Open Law Library is working with Washington, D.C. to create a platform to make capturing and using legal data cheaper and scalable, opening more of the law to the public it governs
Continue readingHarris Fellows to help us shine a light on what works in cities
This summer, Sunlight will be working with fellows from the Harris School exploring public policy issues and providing opportunities that to expand their knowledge and skills.
Continue readingGUIDE: How to use open data to fight corruption
The Open Data Charter's new guide to using open data to combat corruption was designed to be a practical tool for governments. With the right conditions in place, greater transparency can lead to more accountability, less corruption and better outcomes for the public.
Continue readingHow an open license can encourage use of open data
The City of Boston adopted the Public Domain Dedication and License for its public data. The local government believes doing so will help facilitate reuse of their data.
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