2011 Sunshine Review press mentions

December

News

1. News Sentinel, Allen County website honored for transparency, Dec. 2, 2011
2. Hawaii Tribune, County website gets low marks, Dec. 6, 2011 (dead link)
3. Sachem Patch, Sachem.edu Earns C- Grade from Sunshine Review, Dec. 10, 2011
4. Buffalo News, City website lacks information, group says, Dec. 13, 2011
5. Brevard Times, Brevard County Unveils New Website, Dec. 13, 2011
6. Nashua Telegraph, Nashua government Web page atop its class but still needs improvement, Dec. 12, 2011 (dead link)
7. News Sentinel, Good days for open government, Dec. 14, 2011
8. York Daily Record, Pa., Delaware only states that exempt major universities from open records laws, Dec. 17, 2011
9. Pantagraph, Better uses for money than museum upgrade, Dec. 16, 2011
10. My San Antonio, South San audit shows more missing money, Dec. 16, 2011
11. The Chieftain, Unified Government website receives A- from sunshine organization, Dec. 21, 2011
12. Upper Dublin Patch, Upper Dublin Township Responds to Transparency Criticism, Dec. 22, 2011
13. NWI Times, Indiana is tops in government transparency, Dec. 21, 2011
14. Kansas City Kansan, UG receives A- in transparency study, KCK Public Schools receives C-, Dec. 22, 2011 (dead link)

Blogs

1. Wyandotte County, UG Website Receives A- for Transparency, Dec. 21, 2011
2. Cite Media Law, Strong FOI Laws Expose More Than Just A Governor’s Diet, Dec. 22, 2011

November

News

1. Texas Tribune, County Government Websites Earn F In Transparency, Nov. 1, 2011
2. Pegasus News, County Government Websites Earn F In Transparency, Nov. 1, 2011
3. Texas Watchdog, Texas gets B minus grade on website transparency ranking, Nov. 1, 2011
4. KTSM News, El Paso County Website Gets "A" Ranking, Nov. 2, 2011
5. Montana Watchdog, Commentary: Tips how Occupy Wall Street can really force change, Nov. 3, 2011
6. Athens Review, City, county get mixed comments about websites, Nov. 2, 2011 (dead link)
7. My Suburban Life, Editorial: County website given A+ for transparency, Nov. 9, 2011
8. My Desert, Our Voice: Governor makes it harder to track state spending, Nov. 8, 2011 (dead link)
9. Zanesville Times Recorder, Group gives Ohio government websites high marks, Nov. 13, 2011
10. The Republic, Transparency group praises Ohio in rankings of state and local government websites, Nov. 13, 2011
11. ABC 13, Group gives Ohio government websites high marks, Nov. 13, 2011
12. KDBC News, El Paso County Website Gets "A" Ranking, Nov. 2, 2011 (dead link)
13. Dayton Daily News, Ohio government websites rank high in disclosing information, Nov. 10, 2011
14. Ohio.com, Ohio governments earn high praise for websites, Nov. 13, 2011
15. News Talk Radio, Ohio websites rank high, Nov. 14, 2011
16. The Economist, Sunshine or colonoscopy?, Nov. 19, 2011
17. East Valley Tribune, Maricopa County ‘Opens Books;' launches transparency website, Nov. 16, 2011
18. WKRG News, Group gives Ohio government websites high marks, Nov. 13, 2011
19. Lubbock Online, Our View: Transparency serves taxpayers, officials, Nov. 16, 2011
20. The Intelligencer, Group gives Ohio government websites high marks, Nov. 2011 (dead link)
21. Herald Star, Group gives Ohio government websites high marks, Nov. 14, 2011 (dead link)
22. Pocono Record, Pa.'s state universities get flunking grade for transparency, Nov. 23, 2011
23. Ann Arbor Chronicle, AAPS Budget Planning Continues, Nov. 23, 2011
24. ABQ Journal, Magazine Touts ABQ’s Transparency, Nov. 24, 2011
25. Tech President, As Mayors Check In to Foursquare, Checking Out Their Transparency, Nov. 23, 2011
26. Amarillo Globe News, Potter, Randall websites need more transparency, nonprofit says, Nov. 27, 2011
27. Heritage Newspapers, ANN ARBOR: SCHOOLS: Sunshine Review gives Ann Arbor Public Schools’ website an A- for transparency, Nov. 28, 2011
28. Pittsburgh Live, State-related secrecy: Change the law, Nov. 26, 2011
29. Kenosha News, County to upgrade website, seeks photo submissions, Nov. 27, 2011 (dead link)

Blogs

1. Empower Texans, Shed More Light On Local Governments, Nov. 4, 2011
2. Texas Budget Source, Tear down the veil of secrecy with special districts, Nov. 2, 2011
3. Texas Watchdog, Handful of state’s 1,700 special districts make comptroller’s ‘Leadership Circle’ for financial transparency, Nov. 14, 2011
4. Montgomery County, County Website Earns an A-, Nov. 2011
5. Delaware Online, Delaware rates low on open records review of state universities, Nov. 21, 2011
6. Knowledge Center, Government Transparency, Nov. 21, 2011
7. Ohio Newspaper Association, Ohio governments earn high praise for websites, Nov. 17, 2011
8. PR Web, Interactive Agency’s Powerful Web Platform Scores School System an A+ Rating, Nov. 29, 2011
9. Oxiem Blog, Web 4.0 – Dayton Public Schools’ Website Scores an A+ Ranking as One of the Best in the Nation, Nov. 28, 2011

October

News

1. Market Watch, Socrata-powered Data.Oregon.Gov Wins Best Open Government Award at NASCIO, Oct. 4, 2011 (dead link)
2. Northwest Herald, Watchdog group says state website lacking, Oct. 7, 2011
3. Statehouse News Online, Kansans find government transparency to be elusive, Oct. 7, 2011
4. Kansas Reporter, Kansans find transparency in government elusive, Oct. 7, 2011
5. MSN, Who's earning more than your governor?, Oct. 3, 2011
6. Providence Journal, William E. Colleran: R.I. judges do well, even if pensions cut, Oct. 16, 2011
7. Sun Sentinel, Public employee salaries, pensions far outpace private sector's, Oct. 5, 2011
8. Elmhurst Patch, DuPage County Board Member Jeff Redick of Elmhurst Will Not Run For Re-election, Oct. 19, 2011 (dead link)
9. Gloucester Daily Press, County loses another department head, Oct. 20, 2011
10. New Mexico Watchdog, NM schools, counties fail transparency test; state gets a B, Oct. 24, 2011
11. LJ World, How Lawrence governments, agencies fare on providing open records, Oct. 20, 2011
12. Watchdog, NM schools, counties fail transparency test; state gets a B, Oct. 24, 2011

Blogs

1. Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County scores an “F” by the Sunshine Review, Oct. 9, 2011
2. Sunlight Foundation, Sunlight Weekly Roundup: "…Budget Issues And Open Government Go Hand In Hand", Oct. 15, 2011
3. Alibi.com, How much do City officials make?, Oct. 21, 2011

September

News

1. Miami Herald, Florida gets a B for transparency in government websites, September 14, 2011
2. Florida News Press, Editorial: Always seek to increase transparency, Sept. 15, 2011
3. Market Watch, Socrata Powers Award-winning Open Data Programs in Oregon and Seattle, Sept. 20, 2011 (dead link)

Blog

1. Mackinac Center, Big D Gets a 'C-' for Transparency, Sept. 13, 2011
2. Rockdale Citizen, Rockdale receives C grade for website, Sept. 20, 2011
3. Cypres-Fairbanks School District, CFISD website receives A+ for transparency, Sept. 30, 2011

August

News

1. Washington Examiner, Miami-Dade police demand $22,000 for salary data, Aug. 3, 2011
2. KSTP Local ABC News, Local Govt. Websites Get Poor Marks for Disclosing Information, Aug. 3, 2011
3. Lac Cruces Sun News, A letter from the Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent, Aug. 3, 2011
4. Star Tribune, Minnesota fails to make the grade on transparency, Aug. 8, 2011
5. LA Times, Costa Mesa releases detailed report on city salaries to praise, Aug. 10, 2011
6. Daily Pilot, Costa Mesa releases compensation report, Aug. 9, 2011
7. Miami Herald, Did Miami-Dade try to charge $22,000 for public records?, Aug. 5, 2011
8. Global News Wire, Miami-Dade County Demands $22k for Access to Public Information, Aug. 3, 2011
9. Northwest Herald, County Board pursues live-streaming options, Aug. 11, 2011
10. Democrat Herald, Albany wins Certificate of Excellence, Aug. 13, 2011
11. Daily Pilot, Group: Costa Mesa lets the sun shine in, Aug. 16, 2011
12. Daily Pilot, Editorial: Costa Mesa's transparency shines, Aug. 20, 2011
13. Politics Miami, Did Miami-Dade try to charge $22,000 for public records?, Aug. 5, 2011

Blogs

1. Carver County Republicans, Carver County Website scores a "d" for transparency, Aug. 3, 2011 (dead link)
2. Big Government, Miami-Dade County Demands $22K for Access to Public Information, Aug. 5, 2011
3. Watchdog, A $22,000 bill for public documents? You’re kidding, Aug. 4, 2011
4. Watchdog, Nearly 1,000 Dead Wisconsinites Still Eligible to Vote, Aug. 5, 2011
5. MinnPost, The Glean, Aug. 8, 2011
6. Philadelphia Weekly, Daily Grinder: Mayor Nutter & Philly.com Have Got Some ‘Splainin To Do!, Aug. 8, 2011
7. Transparency Nevada, Transparency Review (8/1-8/5), Aug. 3, 2011
8. The Independence Times, Vanderburgh County gets a C- for transparency, Warrick a D-, Posey an F, Aug. 4, 2011
9. Texas Budget Source, A $22,000 bill for public documents? You’re kidding, Aug. 3, 2011
10. America where are you?, Miami-Dade County Demands $22K for Access to Public Information, Aug. 5, 2011 (dead link)
11. Bernalillo County, Bernalillo to Residents: "Seek and ye shall find", Aug. 11, 2011
12. IFSC News, Radley Balko joins #FOIAchat this Friday!, Aug. 18, 2011
13. Big Gov, Radley Balko joins #FOIAchat this Friday!, Aug. 18, 2011
14. Resisting the New World Order, Miami-Dade bills $22,000 for a public records request. Avg cost for similar requests? Free to $17., Aug. 2011
15. Center for Fiscal Accountability, Reasonable Request? Miami-Dade County Charges 22K for Salary FOIA, Aug. 12, 2011
16. Wisconsin Reporter, Dead remain on Wisconsin voter list, Aug. 5, 2011
17. Gov in the lab, Sunlight Weekly Round-Up: Tennessee Keeps Ethics Violations Secret, Aug. 14, 2011
18. Sunlight Foundation, Sunlight Weekly Round-up: Tennessee keeps ethics violations secret, Aug. 12, 2011

Radio

1. Minnesota Public Radio, Our view: Minnesota failing to make grade on transparency, Aug. 8, 2011 (dead link)

July

News

1. WJBD Radio, Nation's Top Banker Watching Illinois and California Over Unfunded Obligations and Unpaid Debts, July 18, 2011
2. Las Cruces News, LCPS site tops state's transparency list, July 15, 2011
3. Times Herald, Sunshine Law strengthened, stricter penalties for violators soon in place, July 10, 2011
4. Black Hills, More State Government Information To Be Available Online, July 18, 2011
5. Chicago Tribune Local, Lake County Posts Checks on Website, July 21, 2011
6. The Edmond Sun, School board promises transparency, July 21, 2011 (dead link)
7. Lemon Patch, Political Rewind: GOP Files Lawsuit, Feds Watching Illinois Debt, July 23, 2011 (dead link)
8. Gloucester Town Square, Gloucester earns top 10 ranking in Digital Counties survey, July 27, 2011
9. Associated Content, Washington Needs to Buck Up with Debt Ceiling Clock Ticking Down, July 25, 2011 (dead link)

Blogs

1. Tale of Two Cities, HOCO Schools get A+ for transparency, July 15, 2011
2. Bluegrass Policy Blog, 'Rewarding Failure' on #FOIAchat, July 29, 2011

June

News

1. Nashua Telegraph, Nashua Web site makes the grade, June 28, 2011 (dead link)
2. Nashua Telegraph, Nashua gets top grade in Web transparency, June 15, 2011 (dead link)
3. Houma today, Parish websites earn high marks, June 17, 2011
4. Nashua Telegraph, Merrimack schools Web site gets passing grade, June 25, 2011
5. The Christian Post, California Lawmakers Won't Get Paid Until Balanced Budget Submitted, June 22, 2011
6. Daily Herald, Lindon gets an A+ award for website transparency, June 22, 2011
7. Associate Content, Jon Huntsman Jr. The Best Choice for Republicans, June 22, 2011 (dead link)
8. Tri-Parish Times, Lafourche, Terrebonne receive top grade on website transparency, June 22, 2011 (dead link)

Blog

1. Slate, RightOnline: The Other White Meeting, June 17, 2011

May

News

1. Milwaukee Sentinel Journal, State school districts rank low on transparency, May 12, 2011

Blogs

1. Art of Access, Twiterfest, May 12, 2011
2. Batavia Patch, Sunshine Review: Kane Website Rates 'A+' For Transparency, May 2011 (dead link)
3. Big Government, Transparency Report Reveals Sunshine State is Living Up to its Name, May 5, 2011

April

News

1. AZ Central, Surprise to host youth summit, April 4, 2011
2. Gold Canyon Today, Pinal County Honored for Transparency in Government, April 7, 2011 (dead link)
3. Chicago Tribune Local, Will County gets rare A+ in government transparency, April 7, 2011
4. Naperville Sun, Will County gets rare A+ in government transparency, April 10, 2011 (dead link)
5. Milwaukee Magazine, School’s out, April 11, 2011
6. Sand Springs Leader, Group gives city low grade for transparency on website, April 13, 2011
7. Copa News, Pinal County honored for transparency in government, April 18, 2011
8. Herald News, Website transparency earns A+ for Will County, April 18, 2011
9. The Mercury, Study: Lowered expectations for pension system still too high, April 20, 2011 (dead link)
10. Chilicothe Time Bulletin, Pensions to be paid without borrowing, April 20, 2011
11. San Tan Valley Today, Pinal County Honored for Transparency in Government, April 7, 2011
12. Oklahoma News Press, Group gives city low class for clarity on website, April 13, 2011
13. The Times, A Wisconsin and Illinois showdown: Handling state unions, April 22, 2011
14. Quad Cities Online, Illinois, Wisconsin handle public unions differently, April 21, 2011
15. Daily Herald, Provo serious about openness, April 29, 2011

Blogs

1. Wisconsin Politics, Sunshine Review: Wisconsin school districts websites fail transparency test, April 7, 2011
2. 4-Traders, NIC INC : Maine.gov Makes Government Computer News' Top 10 List, April 13, 2011
3. Gov Loop, Open Government Links of the Past Week – April 15, 2011, April 15, 2011
4. AACPS, AACPS’ Website Rates Best in State for Transparency, April 2011
5. West Virginia Watchdog, West Virginia Auditor’s Office is Getting Personal, April 21, 2011
6. Illinois Statehouse, Wisconsin and Illinois showdown: handling state unions, April 21, 2011
7. PR Logs, BoardDocs® Subscribers Win “Sunny Award” For Transparency In Governance, April 22, 2011
8. Top Secret Writers, Massachusetts Case Reveals Judges Are Above Public Records Laws, April 25, 2011
9. Gov in the lab, 3 “Sunny” Transparency Websites You Should Know About, April 29, 2011
10. Columbia news, views & reviews, The public has a right to know how public funds are used – part 2, April 27, 2011
11. That's Rich, Grove City Area School District earns "F" from Sunshine Review, April 24, 2011

Radio

1. WIZM 1410 AM, Mike Hayes Show, April 12, 2011 at 8:50 am (dead link)

March

News

1. Townhall, Purim in Wisconsin?, March 8, 2011
2. Iowa Independent, Reforms could clarify Iowa open records law, increase transparency, March 11, 2011
3. Evening Tribune, New contract approved for Arkport teachers, March 11, 2011
4. Tulsa World, Sunshine Review gives Tulsa County website perfect grade, March 11, 2011 (dead link)
5. Tampa Bay.com, Pinellas County website hailed for transparency, March 10, 2011
6. Southwest Florida News, Don't let secrecy eclipse your rights, March 12, 2011
7. Chicago Tribune Local, Wilmette village website honored for transparency, March 14, 2011
8. The Daytona Beach News Journal, Volusia school district wins website award, March 12, 2011 (dead link)
9. Wilmette Patch, http://wilmette.patch.com/articles/wilmette-receives-award-for-perfect-transparency', March 11, 2011
10. Ocala.com, Marion County Schools receive “Sunny Award”, March 14, 2011
11. Indiana Business Journal, Indiana state budget website gets new features, March 14, 2011
12. Daily Reporter, New features, local government reports added to Indiana transparency website, March 14, 2011
13. York Daily News, YDR Opinion: Finally, a government solution that's really free, March 14, 2011
14. Journal Gazette, Transparency website adds spending search, March 15, 2011
15. AZ Central, Chandler's website earns national award, March 15, 2011
16. WJBF TV, The City Of Augusta Wins Sunny Award, March 15, 2011
17. Nashua Telegraph, Judge state pay levels yourself, March 15, 2011 (dead link)
18. Marietta Patch, There's a Vote Today, and a Few Fires and More, March 15, 2011
19. The Southern, Carbondale wins gov't transparency award, March 14, 2011
20. CBS 8, San Diego receives award for gov. transparency through website, March 16, 2011
21. Gazette Journal, Gloucester, Mathews websites ranked among top in the nation, March 16, 2011
22. Herald Review, Sunshine Week: Macon County has been diligent with salaries during tight budget times, March 17, 2011
23. Baledger, City websites receives A+ for transparency, openness, March 16, 2011
24. Sigon San Diego, Sunshine Week finds a very mixed record, March 19, 2011 (dead link)
25. Statesman Journal, Albany's transparency effort draws national praise, March 17, 2011
26. GSA Business, Anderson County receives transparency award, March 18, 2011
27. New York Times, The Pulse: Accolades for Disclosure, but None for Chicago, March 17, 2011
28. Chicago News Cooperative, Accolades for Disclosure, but None for Chicago, March 17, 2011
29. Daily Comet, Government websites earn low marks, March 20, 2011
30. Mercury News, Internal Affairs, March 19, 2011
31. News Item, Group presents 'Sunny Awards', March 19, 2011
32. Nashua Telegraph, Anyone can become a government watchdog, March 19, 2011 (dead link)
33. Independent Mail, Anderson County wins second consecutive Sunny Award, March 18, 2011
34. TC Palm, Indian River, St. Lucie school districts earn 'perfect score' in government transparency evaluation, Martin falls behind, March 18, 2011
35. CJ Online, City website receives transparency award, March 20, 2011
36. Daily Press, Hunt at the helm in the City of Poquoson, March 21, 2011
37. Journal Gazette, Expanded portal increases fiscal accountability, March 22, 2011
38. Owasso Reporter, Owasso tapped for 'Sunny Award', March 16, 2011
39. Powdersville Post, Anderson County receives transparency award, March 27, 2011 (dead link)
40. Daily Commercial, Watchdog: Sumter County website among best, March 26, 2011 (dead link)
41. Indy Star, My View: Open for all Hoosiers, March 25, 2011
42. Indiana Public Media, Indiana’s Government Transparency Portal Receives High Grade, March 25, 2011
43. Sun Gazette, Arlington Government Web Site Retains A-Plus Rating for Transparency, March 23, 2011
44. My County Paper, Clayton County web site receives national recognition, March 24, 2011
45. Highlands Ranch Herald, County ranks high on transparency, March 24, 2011 (dead link)
46. Cleburne Times Review, Burleson recognized for a Sunny, March 24, 2011
47. Salt Lake Tribune, Corroon vows to keep county records open, accessible, March 23, 2011
48. St. Charles Herald Guide, Parish Web site gets high marks in transparency, March 27, 2011
49. Journal Gazette, (Almost) all you should know, March 28, 2011
50. Nobleville Times, Indiana earns national recognition for government transparency, March 23, 2011

Blogs

1. International Journalists Network, From Tip to Story: Chat with Pulitzer winner Ryan Gabrielson (Worldwide), March 10, 2011
2. Illinois Review, Sunshine Review announces Illinois winners of the annual Sunny Awards, March 11, 2011
3. Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack, Sunshine Review Announces Maryland Winner of the Annual Sunny Awards, March 10, 2011
4. Detroit Public Schools, DPS website wins a Sunny Award for transparency, March 10, 2011
5. Maine Report
6. Tulsa County, Tulsa County Receives Sunny Award for Website, March 11, 2011
7. York Blog, Pennsylvania wins transparency award; Corbett touts budget website, March 10, 2011
8. Clayton County, Clayton County Web Site Wins Sunny Award, March 10, 2011
9. Best of New Orleans, St. Charles Parish Earns 'Sunny' Award for Site, March 15, 2011
10. Jefferson County, JEFFCOnline Receives 2011 Sunny Award - Top Transparency Website, March 14, 2011
11. St. Charles Parish, St. Charles Government website is most transparent in state, org says, March 14, 2011
12. Chandler, Arizona, Chandler Receives A+ for Web Transparency, March 15, 2011
13. Video Minutes.net, Report Card Ranks 50 States on Transparency of Spending, March 16, 2011
14. City of Phoenix, City Website Recognized Second Year in a Row for Information Transparency, March 16, 2011
15. Broken Arrow, Sunshine Review Awards City of Broken Arrow “Sunny Award”, March 16, 2011
16. The Retrospect, National Sunshine Week – the Struggle Continues, March 2011
17. ARL Now, Morning Notes, March 17, 2011
18. Douglas County, Douglas County receives Sunny Award for exceeding transparency standards, March 17, 2011
19. San Diego, City of San Diego Website Wins "Sunny Award" for Transparency in Government, March 15, 2011
20. Valplife, Indiana Earns National Recognition for Government Transparency, March 2011
21. The Virginia Gazette, York, WJC Schools recognized for transparency, March 17, 2011
22. Gov Tech, California Website Honored with Award for Transparency, March 18, 2011
23. Pelican Post, National Study Ranks Louisiana in Top Five for Government Transparency Websites, March 18, 2011
24. Pajamas Media, Texas school officials threaten teacher layoffs while boosting administrator pay, March 21, 2011
25. American Towns, Sunshine Review Announces Florida Winners of the Annual Sunny Awards (Brevard County Included), March 18, 2011
26. The Art of Access, Don’t Miss This Online Chat Opportunity!, March 24, 2011
27. Transform Local Government, Phoenix, AZ Recognized for Information Transparency, March 24, 2011
28. Edmond Schools, Sunny Awards, March 23, 2011
29. The FOIA blog, Today on FOIA Chat, March 25, 2011
30. Tulsa Beacon, Wanenmacher Gun Show is April 2-3, March 24, 2011
31. McHenry County GOP, County website wins Sunny Award, March 23, 2011
32. Town Square Buzz, MISD Honored With Sunny Award For Web Site Transparency, March 23, 2011
33. Your Hub, Dougco government earns A grade for transparency, March 23, 2011
34. Willamette Live, Rumbles: Utah, Goldschmidt, e-books, Tsunamis, Angry Birds, March 22, 2011
35. Surprise, AZ, Surprise web site nabs top marks for “transparency, openness”, March 22, 2011
36. City of Glenpool, City of Glenpool Website Scores A+ for Transparency, March 27, 2011
37. Austin Independent School District, Austin ISD Website Honored for Transparency, March 31, 2011
38. James Madison Institute, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, March 2011

TV & Radio

1. Detroit Public Radio, March 14th, 11:30 am EST
2. WIBC 93.1 FM, State Upgrading Transparency Website, March 14, 2011
3. San Diego 6 News at 5:30am, March 17 2011
4. Tulsa NBC Show: 2News at 6:00 pm, March 16, 2011
5. CBS Radio, Mich Carr show, March 17, 2011, 11:20 am
6. WTTW, Chicago Tonight, March 18, 2011
7. Lafayette KATCTV3 News, March 28, 2011, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 10:00 pm
8. Tulsa NBC 2News at 6, March 28, 2011, 6:00 pm
9. KFLY News, Parish Websites Flunk Online Evaluation, March 29, 2011

February

News

1. SC Now, Groups says S.C. school districts continue to fail transparency tests, Feb. 4, 2011
2. Sun Journal, Amendment would bolster rights, Feb. 12, 2011
3. Tooele Transcript, Public websites all need rapid improvement, Feb. 15, 2011
4. The Epoch Times, Collective Bargaining Measure's Obstruction Could Trigger Job Losses, Says Governor, Feb. 20, 2011

Blog

1. York Blog, Website transparency report cards: Pa. gets an A+, York County a D, Feb. 1, 2011
2. Dissident Voice, Memo to Congress: Show Us the M-O-N-E-Y!, Feb. 12, 2011
3. The Daily Bail, MAKE THIS STORY GO VIRAL -- You Thought California State Pensions Were Out Of Control? Wait Until You See This List From Illinois, Feb. 2011
4. Op Ed News, Arkansas State Budget - Sunshine Review, Feb. 20, 2011
5. Policy and performance, Ranking transparency: An A+ in Anderson, South Carolina, Feb. 21, 2011
6. Flopping Aces, Democrat Socialists of America, the unions and the Congressional Progressive Caucus beckon to Obama
7. Big Government, Tax Scofflaw, Pro-Union WI Ed. Assoc. (WEAC) Corrupt?, Feb. 23, 2011
8. Red State, Move Over, Chris Christie: Wisconsin’s Walker Gives Public-Sector Unions Some Tough Love, Feb. 12, 2011
9. Free Republic, PROPOSED FIX [In Maine: $4.3 Billion Unfunded Promised Pensions Also Facing Taxpayers , Feb. 18, 2011]
10. Civi Source, State, local government transparency slowly improving, says watchdog, Feb. 3, 2011

January

News

1. Desert News, Davis School District tops state in transparency grades, Jan. 31, 2011
2. Citizen Times, Overheard, Jan. 30, 2011
3. The News Tribune, Group rates transparency of county websites, Jan. 30, 2011
4. GTR News, Sunshine Review Launches Premier Online Government Transparency Wiki, Jan. 28, 2011
5. Denver Post, Winter: Ditched at the prom, Jan. 28, 2011
6. Sacramento Bee, California given high marks for government transparency, Jan. 25, 2011
7. Government Computer News, California.gov: A front door to state agencies, Jan. 14, 2011
8. Colorado Community Newspaper, Douglas County launches tax calculator, Jan. 14, 2011
9. KSL News, Davis School District tops state in transparency grades, Jan. 31, 2011

Blogs

1. SEKInfo, Sunshine Review Launches Premier Online Government Transparency Wiki, Jan. 26, 2011
2. Next American City, How Transparent Is Your State Government?, Jan. 26, 2011
3. Liberty Tree Lantern, The Liberty Tree Lantern, Jan. 24, 2011
4. Red County, Sunshine Review Launches Premier Online Government Transparency Wiki, Jan. 25, 2011
5. Red County, Truth in Accounting Issues: Hawaii's 'Financial State of the State' - True Tax Burden $18.2 Billion, Jan. 25, 2011
6. Politics Daily, Colorado Secretary of State Says He Needs a Part-Time Job, January 2010
7. Online Journal, Memo to Congress: Show us the M-O-N-E-Y! (Part 1), January 24, 2011
8. Northwest Indiana Politics, Let the Sunshine In, the Sunshine in!, January 22, 2011
9. Smart Planet, At Sunshine Review, shedding light on government transparency, Jan. 28, 2011

Radio

1. Transparency Talk Radio, A wiki just for open government: We talk with Sunshine Review.org's Senior Editor Kristin McMurray, Jan. 18, 2011
2. Texas Watchdog, Now available online: TrentTV webinar on getting military information, podcast on FollowTheMoney.org, Jan. 25, 2011
3. WDET, The Craig Fahle Show, Jan. 28, 2011 (dead link)
4. 91.9 WUOT, interviewed President Mike Barnhart at Jan. 28, 2011 at 1 pm
5. WGAU-AM, Tim Bryant interview Kristin McMurray, Jan. 27, 2011
6. 930 AM, The Joe Show interviewed Mike Barnhart, Jan. 27, 2011
7. WKCT-AM, Drive Time interviewed Mike Barnhart, Jan. 27, 2011 (dead link)
8. WHCU, Morning News Watch, Jan. 28, 2011 (dead link)
9. Glendive Broadcasting, World News, Jan. 28, 2011
10. CBS Minnesota, Michele Tafoya Show, Jan. 31, 2011