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State lawmakers may revisit open records law next spring as one expert criticizes 2024 legislation for making transparency problems worse.
In April, the city council had the opportunity to demand transparency by auditing PD’s overtime spending. They refused.” ...
The Oregon Department of Education's answers to Tobias Read’s questions suggest the governor’s education accountability bill ...
"We're like the permit whisperers or the sherpas to help guide projects through the process," said Manisha Patel, Permitting Council acting executive director.
Chief Justice John Roberts is agreeing to temporarily pause orders that would require Elon Musk's Department of Government ...
From Jan. 20 through May 22 of both Trump administrations and the Biden administration – 123 days in total – the White House ...
A sovereign fund could ensure that public data is monetised ethically – with profits reinvested for the public good.
Non-governmental organizations and individuals are stepping in to keep public records as the Trump White House takes ...
As healthcare systems increasingly rely on data-driven insights, ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance has become crucial. This article explores how privacy, transparency, and fairness are being ...
Megan Winfield has been named the new chief technology officer at USAFacts, the nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization ...
CMS updated its hospital price transparency guidance May 22, requiring hospitals to post the actual prices of items and services, not estimates. The update comes after President Donald Trump issued an ...
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury May 22 released several new guidance documents and ...