When it comes to any kind of election, voters hope for honesty and truthfulness from candidates. It’s important for every candidate to remain transparent. In the Pennsylvania election for governor, candidate Scott Wagner is holding back from voters. For those who...
In a press release, Missouri’s State Treasurer Eric Schmitt’s office announced on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, the launch of a new financial website appropriately named ShowMeCheckbook.mo.gov. The unique and well thought out website draws and presents data on...
Criticism of government transparency has pros and cons to consider. On the pro side, critics maintain secrecy increases stalemates, the poor performance of elected officials and government indecision. On the con side, critics avoid the most obvious reason for...
Creating a more transparent government may sound like a difficult thing to accomplish and one would be right to think so. Taking a step back to look at the federal government and discerning how to make it more transparent will seem like a daunting step. There are...
Transparency in government is absolutely essential to maintaining a government that is both fair and true to its citizens. At its basic level, government transparency involves elected officials being open, being honest, and being held accountable. The government has...
