In today's edition, we join a coalition calling for presidential candidates to disclose their bundlers, Georgia's new ethics chief plans some subpoenas, the White House wants more control over agency rulemaking, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: A quick refresher.
In today's edition, the IRS struggles to keep up with the tax avoidance strategies of the ultrawealthy, Big Soda is making its voice heard in Philadelphia's mayoral election, the latest on President Trump's taxes, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Failing upwards?
In today's edition, we ask you to take a brief reader survey, another 2020 presidential hopeful pledges to release their tax returns, members and watchdogs knock NYC's AI task force for lacking transparency, Kirstjen Nielsen tries to rehab her image, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Falling behind.
In today's edition, Baltimore's entire city council encourages their embattled mayor to resign, organized labor looks to maintain its political clout during the 2020 election cycle, President Trump's "acting" subordinates skirt senate scrutiny, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Respect my authority!
In today's edition, the fight for President Trump's taxes heats up, independent journalists face a continued crackdown in Morocco, a former Senate staffer pleads guilty for doxxing senators, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Under review.
In today's edition, reaching across party lines in Congress to support agency FOIA compliance, informing the public amid an evolving public transportation ecosystem, threatening potential leakers at the Department of Homeland Security, cracking down on corruption in Kenya, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: “Accidental” oversight.
In today's edition, government AI programs need oversight and transparency, House Democrats launch a full court press of investigations into the Trump administration, Georgia legislators introduce legislation targeting journalists in the state, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Who watches the watchdogs?
In today's edition, the FEC is having trouble finding a watchdog, North Carolina's GOP chair is charged with bribery, WhatsApp introduces fact-checking to fight fake news ahead of Indian elections, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Take a stand.
In today's edition, Ted Cruz vs. the FEC, the Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland takes a leave of absence amid a growing scandal, a whistleblower identifies significant security clearance issues at the Trump White House, and more.
Continue readingToday in OpenGov: Grilling season.
In today's edition, following a day off on Friday, we share a load of links including a grilling for President Trump's nominee for Interior Secretary, lobbyists failing to disclose their political contributions, good news and bad news out of Gambia, and more.
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