Just as lobbyist registration fees vary widely among states, so do requirements for who must register in the first place. Most states... View Article
Continue reading2Day in #OpenGov 6/15/2011
Here is Wednesday’s look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News... View Article
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Sunlight Labs has made the document dump from the State of Alaska easier to search. Sarah’s Inbox is available to... View Article
Continue readingAnnouncing Sarah’s Inbox
Today the Sunlight Foundation is proud to unveil Sarah's Inbox, our attempt to make Sarah Palin's recently released email records easier to use with a searchable function and an interface similar to Gmail.
Continue readingThe “Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act” Is Gaining Traction
More representatives have indicated their support of a bill that would enhance public oversight of government through the Internet. The... View Article
Continue reading2Day in #OpenGov 6/14/2011
Here is Tuesday’s look at transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related events. News... View Article
Continue readingWhite House Establishes Government Accountability and Transparency Board
It’s been a busy day for transparency initiatives. This morning President Obama issued an executive order which will create an 11-member... View Article
Continue readingFCC Requires Electronic Reporting of “Ex Parte” Meetings: Can’t Congress do the Same?
The Federal Communications Commission announced a new initiative that demonstrates that the agency understands and welcomes full disclosure. As of... View Article
Continue readingTestifying Before Full House Oversight Committee on Federal Spending Transparency
Tomorrow morning I will be testifying before the full House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about the Sunlight Foundation’s work... View Article
Continue reading2Day in #OpenGov 6/13/2011
Here is Monday’s look at the week’s transparency-related news items, congressional committee hearings, transparency-related bills introduced in Congress, and transparency-related... View Article
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