State Financial Disclosure Antiquated, Inaccessible
The personal financial holdings of candidates for state office and elected officials are often vague and hard to get.
10,000 Files on Chicago Police Torture Are Now Online
Amid continued accusations of police misconduct, the force must contend with a digital rehashing of a sordid chapter in its history.
Navigator Award Finalist: Andrew McCreery, Finance Director, Mt. Lebanon, Pa.
Letting transparency take root in a municipal government.
In California, a Public Engagement Manual for Cities
San Luis Obispo’s how-to guide to community outreach was just featured by the League of California Cities for improving trust in local government.
How Data Drives Government
How can government agencies use the data they collect, generate, protect and share to inform better decision-making and drive mission success?
How Massachusetts Is Improving Fiscal Transparency and Procurement in the Process
The state comptroller’s new spending and transparency platform, CTHRU, provides transaction-level detail into a $60 billion annual budget, as part of a subscription ensuring that insight will only get better with time.
Exploring New Strategies for Criminal Justice System Reform
Since states play a leading role in corrections, governors have an opportunity to promote positive change throughout the criminal-justice system.
Pennsylvania’s New Open Data Website Is Now Live
A dozen datasets, including those related to government performance, schools and jobs, are currently available through the online portal.
As Technology Evolves, Public Disclosure Gets More Complex for State Legislatures
“The lines are getting more and more blurred as we move forward,” one state technology official said during a panel discussion at the NCSL summit in Chicago.
Pittsburgh Selects 3 Startups to Work With the City Under a New Pilot Program
With PGH Lab, “we are excited to see this relationship deepen through active prototyping,” said the city’s chief innovation and performance officer.
It’s Time to Revolutionize the FOIA Process With Democratized Data
By making their data available and understandable to people, governments are able to save time and build trust with their residents.
Ariz. Gov. Fires All State Contract Lobbyists; Ky. Probes Radioactive Fracking Waste From W.Va.
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kansas’ unprocessed Medicaid applications more than thought; desert town’s $238,000 hedge headache; and Pennsylvania’s state troopers set to retire en masse.
Tracking Detroit’s Blighted Property Demolitions Like Packages or Pizzas
A newly released online tool has an interactive map that includes information about contracts to take down individual structures.
Vermont’s $20,000 Price for Releasing Emails; Hockey Team’s Move Burns County Taxpayers
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Two tough options for NYC subway closure; Seattle’s female council members face misogynistic attacks on arena vote; and Idaho’s public land sales.
Looking at Two Participatory Budgeting Processes
The Participatory Budgeting Project recently won an award for its work in New York City, while Every Voice Engaged preaches an alternative method of market research.
How Accessible Is Your State’s Spending Data?
A new study ranks states based on the online access they provide to the information.
Lights, Cameras, Accountability: State Legislatures on TV
Around 20 states have their own public affairs networks that televise state legislative proceedings. The transparency the networks provide doesn’t come without conflict — over funding, what should be shown, and how lawmakers should behave when the cameras are rolling.
High Drug Prices Prompt Demands for Transparency
New bills on price transparency demonstrate that the pharmaceutical industry's “trust us” approach is no longer satisfying consumers, policymakers, insurers, physician organizations and advocates for better health care access.
Bill Would Limit Michigan’s Local Governments, Schools From Sharing Pre-Election Factual Info
Gov. Rick Snyder has remained mum on whether he’ll sign the legislation, which underwent last minute changes before winning approval from lawmakers.
Civic Hackers Launch Toolset to Shed Light on Sacramento’s City Budget
A group affiliated with Code for America released a new suite of online apps this week, meant to help people explore the city’s revenue and spending.
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