Transparency

Walnut Creek thinks outside the transparency box with new Budget Story
150 150 Matthew Grant Anson

The Budget Story carefully lays out Walnut Creek’s finances in a way that’s visually appealing and easy to grasp – it’s more magazine than textbook.

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Sen. Leland Yee speaks on voting & civic education
150 150 Christopher Nelson

Were able to ask State Sen. Leland Yee (D – San Francisco) about his views on some vital topics on the FOCE’s agenda.

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Is the state Medical Board doing enough?
150 150 Ed Coghlan

Wouldn’t you like to know if your doctor is qualified, licensed and generally up to snuff?

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San Francisco commits to open data
150 150 Cheryl Getuiza

In 2010, San Francisco leaders passed the city’s first open data ordinance, which essentially said that “as a city we should consider any and encourage the release of data by our various city agencies.”

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California gets dismal grade from U.S. PIRG in government transparency
150 150 Alexandra Bjerg

According to the annual “Following the Money” report, having dropped from 43rd to 49th place, California is only slightly more open about how it spends money than North Dakota.

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The State of Transparency in California: 2013
150 150 Ed Coghlan

California Forward Wednesday released the State of Transparency in California, an analysis which explores the core issues of governmental accountability and transparency in the Golden State.

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