Targeted Transparency

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TPM Staff

Transparency is a fundamental component of democratic government. It concerns the right of citizens to know about the activities of their government. Transparency policies have expanded to protect ... More »

Using the Internet to Make State Budgets Transparent

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TPM Staff

A thing that is transparent, in one sense, is characterized by visibility or accessibility of information, especially concerning business practices. Although he may never have used the term, Thomas Jefferson was very fond of the... More »

Bringing Transparency to Municipal Budgets

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TPM Staff

I am a budgeter, which may mean something to people in Washington but doesnt tend to mean anything to people outside the Beltway. This means that my life revolves around not just the n... More »