When are you most forthcoming with life updates? And when are you the most transparent about exactly what those updates are? For most folks — show of hands, please — it’s when things are going well.

Americans are frustrated, but the instinct to demand a clearer view of how decisions get made inside the Supreme Court and Congress is misguided.

The Kentucky Open Government Coalition reacted to a 4-2 decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court Thursday, which ruled that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Exemptions to Florida's open records law now exceed high rises in Miami. DEA / V. GIANNELLA /via Getty Images Florida, the ...

What is the definition of transparency? Of course, transparency means that something can be seen through. When we talk about transparency in government, we mean that citizens must be able to "see ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Protecting the people’s right to know in Washington state is a constant battle that is getting even harder. That’s a tough message ...

The annual celebration of open government known as Sunshine Week (March 15-20) comes as the nation marks a milestone. Sixty years ago, the relationship between officials and the public they serve was ...

“We need stricter and shorter deadlines for agencies to follow to ensure that [freedom of information] requests are fulfilled, transparency is met, and democracy is maintained.” Documents released to ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A new bill in Arkansas is aimed at increasing government transparency. The bill updates the state’s Freedom of Information Act, expanding the rules around public meetings. Senator ...

Gov. Mike Braun signed nine executive orders Wednesday afternoon that he said will provide clarity on health care pricing and will work toward his campaign promise of reducing Hoosiers’ medical bills.

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Delaware progressives and open government advocates saw last year’s election as a ...