Open Government

Democrats Defend Obama’s Record on Regulation

Democrats Defend Obama’s Record on Regulation

2012 platform argues that the administration made regulations simpler, more open, and more flexible.

Clearer Framing Needed for “Open Government”

Clearer Framing Needed for “Open Government”

Open government debate needs to separate politics from technology.

Regulatory Year in Review: 2011

Regulatory Year in Review: 2011

The Regulatory Review recaps the regulatory news, analysis, and opinion highlights of 2011.

Regulatory Year in Review: 2011

Regulatory Year in Review: 2011

Cost-benefit analysis, Europe’s E. coli outbreak, health care antitrust, environmental regulation, and more … as discussed in our top analysis posts from 2011.

Regulatory Year in Review: 2011

Regulatory Year in Review: 2011

Health care reform, the Dodd-Frank Act, environmental protection, and open government are discussed in our top news posts from 2011.

CPR Report on OIRA’s Meetings Ignores Their Context

CPR Report on OIRA’s Meetings Ignores Their Context

Increased regulatory action under Obama means that OIRA has more regulations to review.

HHS Releases Progress Report on Open Government

HHS Releases Progress Report on Open Government

The agency details its plans to enhance transparency, public collaboration.

Washington Workshop on Assessing Open Government

Washington Workshop on Assessing Open Government

PPR workshop discusses how to study government transparency programs.

GSA Launches Website on Federal Advisory Committees

GSA Launches Website on Federal Advisory Committees

Website makes FACA data more accessible.

Open Government and Its Impact

Open Government and Its Impact

Defining open government and conceptualizing its success are key first steps in developing a transparency research agenda.

Budget Deal May Shut Down Open Government Websites

Budget Deal May Shut Down Open Government Websites

The Obama Administration’s Open Government Initiative takes a budget hit.

A “Noah’s Ark of Scholars” Discusses Strategies for Increasing Public Engagement with the Government

A “Noah’s Ark of Scholars” Discusses Strategies for Increasing Public Engagement with the Government

The federal government hosts conference to promote research on open government.