Several local governments have taken up a creative new way to communicate with residents. These municipalities should be commended in leading the charge for innovative problem solving. By using these new communication platforms, municipal governments are not only creating a richer dialogue between residents and government but also opening up new possibilities for openness and [...]
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"Who's Posting?" list updated
We’ve updated our “Who’s Posting Expenditures in Illinois?” list today to include the Village of Rolling Meadows. View all of the government entities that are posting their check registers online here. Also, send us a tip if there are any government bodies that are missing from the list.
"Who's Posting?" list updated
We’ve updated our “Who’s Posting Expenditures In Illinois?” to include the City of Bloomington. We have also included links to the relevant pages on all entities that are already online. Those entities that have voted but are not online yet will be linked as they get on the web. Check out the full list here. [...]
"Who's Posting?" list updated
We’ve updated our “Who’s Posting Expenditures In Illinois?” to include the Village of Brookfield and Waukegan Community Unit School D60. Check out the full list here.
City of Ottawa Posts Expenditures Online
Ottawa keeps charging along and has made itself a leader in local government transparency. The city has posted its first account of expenditures online. The Times covers Ottawa’s great story in progress here. Thanks to the hard work of Liberty Leader, Caroline Campaigne, and the quick response and leadership from Financial Commissioner Dan Aussem, Ottawa [...]
Institute E-Letter: Put Up or Shut Up!
June 19, 2008: An Update from the Institute “It’s Not Just About Saving Money…It’s About Saving Lives” We’re pleased to announce that our June 11 school choice luncheon was a big success! The event, cosponsored with the Cato Institute, drew a sell-out crowd of over 72 attendees to discuss better educational options for the children [...]