Leveling Up Agency Disclosures
Scholars offer recommendations for expanding public access to agencies’ legal documents.
Agency General Counsels, Beware
Federal agencies can face legal risk if they only provide constructive notice of regulatory changes through publication and FOIA “availability.”
Can the California Consumer Privacy Act Curb Big Tech?
Scholar argues that a landmark data privacy law obscures the problem it seeks to solve.
The Changing Meaning of Transparency
Scholar argues that despite progressive roots, U.S. transparency laws have taken an anti-government focus.
The Sunshine Act and Transparency at the FCC
New practice of releasing drafts of proposed actions enhances the public’s understanding of agency actions.
Freedom of Information Act Report Cards
Center for Effective Government gives several major agencies failing grades for transparency.
Federal Agency Recommends Improvements in Government Transparency
Latest ACUS recommendations seek to promote a more open and efficient government.
White House Report Outlines New Transparency Efforts
Report reveals administration plans to create a web portal for Freedom of Information Act requests.