2012 Sunshine Review press mentions

December

1. Watchdog, Reporters, public blocked from Biden’s fiscal cliff call with local officials, Dec. 5, 2012
2. Parents' Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland, #FOIAChat for Beginners tomorrow Dec 7, 2-3 PM ET, Dec. 6, 2012
3. Tallahassee.com, Vincent S. Long: County makes bold changes to meet its big challenges, Dec. 7, 2012
4. Chicago Mag, Chicago’s Best and Worst Politicians of 2012, Dec. 2012
5. St. Charles Herald, Attorney general will not weigh in on constitutionality of Jindal’s budget, Dec. 15, 2012
6. Idaho Mountain Express, County pledges to improve website, Dec. 5, 2012
7. Courier News, Arkansas Tech expenditures now online, Dec. 9, 2012
8. Enews Park Forest, Mayor Emanuel Expands Open Data On City Portal With Executive Order, Dec. 10, 2012
9. KOSU, Oklahoma’s Bond Rating, Dec. 5, 2012

November

1. McCook Gazette, City studies web presence, Nov. 5, 2012
2. Idaho Mountain Express, County gets D- for transparency, Nov. 14, 2012
3. Magic Valley Times News, County websites rate poor on transparency, Nov. 23, 2012
4. Boise Weekly, Study: Only Five Idaho Counties Post Budgets on Websites, Nov. 23, 2012
5. The Daily Republic, Local school, other websites panned for lack of transparency, Nov. 21, 2012 (dead link)
6. Aberdeen News, South Dakota is state of saying, 'no', Nov. 24, 2012
7. Idaho Mountain News, Blaine County scores poorly on Sunshine Review , Nov. 12, 2012
8. ABQ Journal, Editorial: ABQView Gives Public Better View of the City, Nov. 12, 2012
9. Bangor Daily News, Aroostook County Commissioners drop online fee to view land transactions, Nov. 14, 2012
10. Wisconsin Reporter, WI: Walker took 54 ‘personal’ days from Jan.-Oct., Nov. 30, 2012

October

1. Talk Business, Arkansas Gets ‘C’ Grade For Online Transparency, Oct. 3, 2012
2. Arkansas News, Arkansas gets C grade for online transparency, Oct. 3, 2012
3. Toledo Blade, Fulton County commended for data availability, Oct. 8, 2012
4. NW Watchdog, OR: Taxpayer-funded lobbying costs millions, Oct. 5, 2012
5. Oklahoma News, Oklahoma cities, counties, school districts fail review of information on their websites, Oct. 14, 2012
6. 1000 KTOK, Reid Mullens Show, Oct. 16, 2012 (dead link)
7. ABC 27, Open-records group praises Garrett improvements, Oct. 17, 2012
8. CBS Baltimore, Open-Records Group Praises Garrett Improvements, Oct. 17, 2012
9. WTOP, Open-records group praises Garrett improvements, Oct. 17, 2012
10. Cumberland Times News, Garrett County website upgrade given ‘A-’ by group, Oct. 17, 2012 (dead link)
11. McCook Gazette, State, local websites get low marks, Oct. 25, 2012
12. Virgin Islands Daily News, Senate will not divulge how much it spent eating out - at taxpayers' expense - during secret budget meetings, Oct. 16, 2012

September

1. Times Herald, County website reaches transparency milestone, Sept. 7, 2012
2. The Citizen, Coweta County website reaches transparency milestone, Sept. 7, 2012
3. KFVS 12, Advocacy group raises Union County's transparency grade, Sept. 12, 2012
4. Telluride News, Sunshine in San Miguel County, Sept. 13, 2012
5. The Southern, Union County gets better transparency rating, Sept. 17, 2012
6. Tulsa World, Wagoner County website gets A-minus for transparency, Sept. 19, 2012
7. The Siuslaw News, State’s website transparency rating dips, Sept. 21, 2012
8. Mackinac Center, Sunshine Review Touts LaFaive Op-Ed on Prop 2, Sept. 28, 2012
9. Town Square Buzz, MISD Earns State's Highest Financial Rating for 10th Straight Year, Sept. 27, 2012 (dead link)
10. Oklahoma Watchdog, OK: Common Education: Administrative costs under fire, Sept. 4, 2012
11. Pantagraph, County websites should provide total package, Sept. 13, 2012
12. Shawnee Dispatch, City Council votes to restore detailed meeting minutes, Sept. 11, 2012
13. The Colonnade, Judicial hearings closed, Sept. 6, 2012
14. Oklahoma News, Group gives Oklahoma County website A-plus in transparency, Sept. 19, 2012

August

1. The Nerve, S.C.'s State, Local Governments Lackluster in Openness Review, Aug. 6, 2012
2. Watchdog, SC: State websites get low scores for transparency, Aug. 8, 2012
3. The Columbian, 'Sunshine' group rates government websites, Aug. 9, 2012
4. Providence Business News, Report: R.I. scores in bottom 3 for government transparency, Aug. 14, 2012
5. St. Louis Today, Rockwood School District website receives top grade, Aug. 14, 2012
6. Norther Neck news, Watchdog website holds Essex County officials accountable, Aug. 14, 2012 (dead link)
7. Virginia Watchdog, VA: McDonnell touts ‘surplus’ as Old Dominion drowns in debts, Aug. 16, 2012
8. Pennsylvania Independent, Exemptions in open records law block key information from public eye, Aug. 21, 2012
9. Pocono Record, In legislative sausage factory, Pa. keeps ingredients secret, Aug. 23, 2012

July

1. The Times, 'F' for La Salle County Web transparency, July 1, 2012
2. Town Square Buzz, MISD Wins 2012 Sunny Award and Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle for Transparency, July 9, 2012 (dead link)
3. Triad Watch, Greensboro N.C. Gets a C- from Sunshine Review, July 11, 2012
4. Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va. govt websites rated poorly for transparency, July 20, 2012
5. The State Journal, Group says WV's public websites lack transparency, July 20, 2012
6. The Charleston Gazette, Advocacy group ranks W.Va. government sites as least transparent in nation, July 19, 2012
7. The Republic, Group gives W.Va. local governments' websites poor grades for transparency, July 20, 2012
8. The Charleston Daily Mail, W.Va. govt websites rated poorly for transparency, July 20, 2012
9. News and Sentinel, Report: Wood officials fail on transparency, July 23, 2012
10. News Observer, N.C., S.C. flunk public records, July 24, 2012
11. Montana Watchdog, Representative’s website offers a look at how government spends, July 17, 2012
12. Las Cruces Sun News, LCPS Website Receives Transparency Award, July 24, 2012
13. The Intelligence Wheeling News Register, Transparency Group Claims W.Va. Murky, July 27, 2012
14. News Scan, Daily news summary, July 20, 2012 (dead link)
15. Martinsburg Journal News, Online info not available from county schools, organization says, July 31, 2012
16. CBS Local News, RSA Investigation Part 1: Is the invest in Alabama plan legal?, July 26, 2012 (dead link)

June

1. Tulsa World, County staff, payroll decline, June 4, 2012 (dead link)
2. Daily Herald, Round Lake scores good marks with government transparency, June 4, 2012
3. Tennessee Report, TN School Districts Flunk Transparency Review, June 5, 2012
4. Missouri News, TN School Districts Flunk Transparency Review, June 5, 2012
5. York Daily Record, Five jurors selected so far in Stetler case, June 6, 2012
6. WMC TV News, Memphis City Schools' website fails transparency test, June 7, 2012
7. Brechner Report, Encouraging Disclosure of Government Information, June 2012
8. SPJ, FOI goes on the road, mayor fined in Arkansas, June 8, 2012
9. Nooga.com, Transparency of Hamilton County schools website better than most in Tennessee, June 12, 2012
10. The Daily Times, Sunshine Review places state school districts in bottom eight states, June 14, 2012
11. Northeast Cobb Patch, Cobb Website Wins 'Sunny' Award, June 14, 2012
12. Daily Pilot, Costa Mesa nabs gold in online transparency, June 23, 2012
13. Tulsa Today, Endorsing Pat Key, County Clerk, June 23, 2012

May

1. MLive, Sunshine Review: Michigan's government transparency improving, but more reforms needed, May 1, 2012
2. Detroit News, Commentary: Lawmakers need sunshine, May 9, 2012 (dead link)
3. Montana Watchdog, GOP candidate says in contact with companies wanting to work here, May 9, 2012
4. Utah Pulse, Utah Local and State Government Score Above Average In Transparency Test, May 9, 2012 (dead link)
5. Columbia Tribune, City, schools earn B's for transparency, May 11, 2012
6. Virginia Watchdog, VA localities raise taxes to pay for state-ordered pay hikes, May 10, 2012
7. South Coast Today, Guest View: Trust the people of the commonwealth with the facts, May 9, 2012
8. KUNC, Governor Signs Next Year's Budget With Time to Spare, May 7, 2012
9. Michigan Capital Confidential, Commentary: Politician 'Ambushes' Transparency Reform Group, Gets 'Counter-Ambushed', May 12, 2012
10. YubaNet, Nevada County's Public Website Receives "A+" Perfect Score for Transparency, May 11, 2012
11. Michigan Capital Confidential, How CapCon Uses Transparency Laws to Hold Government Accountable, May 14, 2012
12. NACO, County websites honored for their transparency, May 7, 2012
13. The Union, County receives high marks for electronic transparency, May 13, 2012
14. Wichita Eagle, Sedgwick County, Wichita school district, Derby among honored government websites by Sunshine Review, May 16, 2012
15. American City and County, Counties honored for transparency, May 17, 2012
16. Ohio House GOP, Rep. Gonzales Honors Westerville Schools for Recent Awards, May 19, 2012
17. The Oakland Press, GUEST OPINION: Transparency is for governments, not private citizens, May 12, 2012
18. My News 3, Silver State Secrets: Appealing public records denials, May 20, 2012
19. Michigan Capital Confidential, Intimidation, Threats Take Place of Civil Discourse, May 21, 2012
20. St. Louis Today, Secrecy hampers inquiry into Missouri guard actions, May 23, 2012
21. Columbian Missourian, Secrecy hampers inquiry into Missouri guard actions, May 23, 2012
22. Lake News Online, State: Mo. National Guard exempt from Sunshine Law, May 24, 2012
23. The Oklahoman, With cuts can state maintain quality of life?, May 25, 2012
24. We the People, Who watches the watchman? You do!, May 31, 2012
25. Missouri Watchdog, MO officials want to open National Guard’s records, May 30, 2012
26. Northwest Herald, Transparency group urges Quinn to sign bills, May 31, 2012
27. EON, Rooted in Success with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful: NIC Companies Partner to Plant 150 Trees to Transform Area, May 31, 2012

April

1. Gov Tech, Public Websites Earn Perfect Scores for Transparency, April 2, 2012
2. See Click Fix, SeeClickFix Partner Pinellas County, FL, honored with 'Sunny Award', April 4, 2012
3. South Coast Today, Sunshine Review gives the Mass. state website an A+ for transparency, April 4, 2012
4. Issaquah Press, Washington earns national good-government awards, April 4, 2012
5. Canton Sixes Patch, Preview: April 5 Work Session, April 5, 2012
6. Northes Cambia, Escambia School District Honored For Transparent Website, April 7, 2012
7. Ohio Plain Dealer, Ohio public records: some sunshine, some fog: editorial, April 7, 2012
8. Cherokee Tribune, Canton delays 3% rental car excise tax till May meeting, April 7, 2012
9. Federal Way Mirror, Washington scores high for government transparency, April 9, 2012
10. SLA Blog, State Spending Transparency Improving, April 9, 2012
11. Muckety, How to avoid transparency: Go to the states, April 11, 2012
12. Daily Herald, McHenry County government gets ‘Sunny Award’, April 9, 2012
13. Egov, Transparency Remains a Top Priority in Indiana, April 3, 2012
14. Standard Weekly, North Ogden receives low grade for transparency on website, April 14, 2012
15. Oregon Live, City of Beaverton's website receives A+ grade for transparency from Sunshine Review, April 17, 2012
16. McPherson Sentinel, County website much improved; could still be better, April 30, 2012

March

1. WCAX, Issue by Issue: Transparency, March 1, 2012
2. Daily Iowan, Sunshine Review gives Iowa government a B in transparency, March 6, 2012
3. Bay News 9, Polk County Schools website recognized for 'website transperency', March 6, 2012
4. MLive, Portage city website receives high rating for transparency, March 1, 2012
5. Tooele Transcript, Easy additions could help improve poor government websites, March 6, 2012 (dead link)
6. Ocala.com, School District wins third straight transparency award, March 7, 2012
7. MPN Now, Rochester one of three New York winners of national 'Sunshine' awards, March 8, 2012
8. Gloucester Town Square, Gloucester, Mathews counties earn `A+' for transparency, March 8, 2012
9. Market Watch, National Transparency Award Recognizes Excellence in State, Local Government, March 8, 2012 (dead link)
10. Honolulu Civil Beat, Should Incoming Gov’s Emails Be Public?, March 8, 2012
11. LJ World, Town Talk: Ninth and N.H. hotel project seeking incentives from city; more on the plight of the Lawrence Athletic Club; city wins transparency award, March 8, 2012
12. Hometown Annapolis, A+ for schools, March 8, 2012
13. MinnPost, Carver County and Minneapolis schools praised for transparency in government, March 8, 2012
14. Quad-City Times, Scott County wins national transparency award, March 8, 2012
15. Watchdog with Paul Muschick, Land of the midnight pay raise wins awards for government transparency, March 8, 2012
16. Colorado Spring Independent, County scores A- for transparency, March 8, 2012
17. Des Moines Register, Ankeny school district wins national transparency award, March 8, 2012
18. Sacramento Bee, National Transparency Award Recognizes Excellence in State, Local Government, March 8, 2012 (dead link)
19. Texas Watchdog, Harris County, Houston ISD, 19 other Texas government entities win “A” grades for transparent websites, March 8, 2012
20. The City Current, It’s always Sunny in Lawrence, March 8, 2012
21. City of Houston, City Of Houston Wins National Award For Website Transparency, March 8, 2012
22. Washington Business Journal, National Transparency Award Recognizes Excellence in State, Local Government, March 8, 2012
23. News Katy, Two Area School Districts Among Winners of National Award for Transparency, March 8, 2012
24. Fox Illinois, Illinois governments awarded for online transparency, March 8, 2012 (dead link)
25. Business Insider, National Transparency Award Recognizes Excellence in State, Local Government, March 8, 2012
26. The Boston Globe, National Transparency Award Recognizes Excellence in State, Local Government, March 8, 2012
27. Denver Post, Scandal-plagued Adams County gets "transparency" award from national nonprofit, March 8, 2012
28. The Columbus Dispatch, The good, bad and ugly of online transparency, March 9, 2012
29. The Columbus Dispatch, 4 public websites get top rating, March 9, 2012
30. The Times Leader, Officials obligated to let light shine in, March 9, 2012 (dead link)
31. News Miner, Fairbanks North Star Borough recognized for website quality, March 9, 2012
32. SF Appeal, SF City Websites Receive Transparency Awards, March 9, 2012
33. Democrat Herald, City website wins national award, March 9, 2012
34. Sun Gazette, APS Wins Good Grade for Web Transparency, March 9, 2012
35. Barrington Patch, Lake County Wins Website Award, March 9, 2012 (dead link)
36. My Fox Lubbock, Lubbock County earns kudos for transparency, March 9, 2012
37. TC Palm, 3 Treasure Coast government entity websites earn 'Sunny Awards', March 8, 2012
38. Bradenton Herald, National Transparency Award Recognizes Excellence in State, Local Government, March 8, 2012
39. TC Palm, St. Lucie Public Schools web site earns national award for transparency, March 8, 2012
40. KCBD News, Lubbock County website wins transparency award, March 8, 2012
41. West Chester Patch, School District Web Site Wins Transparency Award, March 9, 2012
42. Berksmont News, Brandywine website wins Sunny Award, March 8, 2012 (dead link)
43. Washington Post, National group honors 14 Virginia entities for online government transparency, March 12, 2012
44. ABC News, 6 Utah websites get government transparency awards, March 12, 2012
45. Chicago Tribune Local, Districts 54, 211 win national transparency award, March 12, 2012
46. Charleston Daily Mail, W.Va.'s state website honored for transparency, March 12, 2012
47. Standard Examiner, Ogden School District website wins transparency award, March 12, 2012
48. Richmond Times-Dispatch, 3 Richmond-area agencies honored for online transparency, March 12, 2012
49. Easley Patch, School District Earns Transparency Award, March 11, 2012
50. Daily Herald, 6 Utah websites get government transparency awards, March 12, 2012
51. WVNS TV News, WV Government Honored for Online Transparency, March 12, 2012
52. Post Crescent, Sunshine Week: Wisconsin knows who has concealed carry permits, but you can't find out, March 12, 2012
53. Pittsburgh Live, New Kensington-Arnold's website wins Sunny Award, March 12, 2012
54. Democrat and Chronicle, Sunshine Week: FOIL enforcement lacks sharp teeth, March 11, 2012
55. The Sacramento Bee, California state government's website gets high marks for transparency, March 12, 2012
56. Naples News, Phil Lewis: Let the sun shine in ... but how much?, March 11, 2012
57. McDonough Voice, Illinois governments awarded for transparency on Internet, March 10, 2012
58. AZ Central, Chandler gets A+ score for website, March 10, 2012
59. Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Lubbock County wins national transparency award, March 10, 2012
60. OC Register, Costa Mesa gets A+ for transparency from national group, March 9, 2012
61. Mass Live, Sunshine Week: Massachusetts 'Open Checkbook' initiative demystifies state spending, March 12, 2012
62. Richmond Times Dispatch, Freedom of Information; Let the sun shine, March 12, 2012
63. Carroll County Times, Improve access to information, March 11, 2012 (dead link)
64. News-Press, Editorial: Lee County sheriff's power through intimidation, March 12, 2012
65. Denton Record Chronicle, Taking notice, March 10, 2012
66. Post and Courier, Public officials hiding information you're entitled to, March 11, 2012
67. State Journal Register, Payroll costs to boost Springfield school spending, March 9, 2012
68. York Daily Record, White roses and thorns: Our take local good & bad news, March 9, 2012
69. ABQ Journal, Editorial: Torrance County Half Right on Recordings, March 9, 2012
70. Philly Burbs, Council Rock, New Hope win awards for websites, March 12, 2012
71. Minnesota State News, Carver County, Minneapolis Public Schools Win National Transparency Awards, March 8, 2012
72. Brevard Times, Brevard County Website Awarded "Sunny Award" for Transparency, March 9, 2012
73. News Item, 'Sunny Awards' increase, March 10, 2012
74. Asbury Park Press, N.J.'s grade on openness: C+, March 16, 2012
75. Aiken Standard, Thumbs up, thumbs down, March 17, 2012
76. Rapid City Journal, State advancing toward more open government, March 19, 2012
77. Washington Monthly, Cal State: Transparent or Very Obscure?, March 15, 2012
78. Governing, Contractors, Quasi-Public Agencies Avoid Scrutiny, New Studies Show, March 15, 2012
79. Watchdog, Cal State lies about receiving transparency award, March 14, 2012
80. High School Journalism, New Hope wins 2012 Sunny Award, March 19, 2012 (dead link)
81. News Leader, Two counties shine with effort, March 13, 2012
82. Tennessean, Wilson wins applause for sharing information, March 8, 2012
83. Tallahassee Democrat, Sunshine Review: Leon County web site gets an "A" regarding transparency, March 13, 2012
84. Historic City News, School District awarded A+ for website transparency, March 13, 2012
85. TC Palm, St. Lucie County's website earns A+ rating for transparency, March 13, 2012
86. Aiken Standard, County website receives award for government transparency, March 13, 2012
87. WDTV, WV's State Website Honored for Transparency, March 12, 2012
88. The Republic, 6 Utah websites get national Sunny Awards honoring government transparency, March 12, 2012
89. 9 News, Scandal-plagued Adams County gets 'transparency' award from national nonprofit, March 8, 2012
90. Evanston Patch, Evanston Website Wins Award for Transparency, March 15, 2012
91. Chicago Tribune Local, Wilmette wins second transparency award for village website, March 15, 2012
92. Libertyville Patch, Lake County Wins Website Award, March 16, 2012
93. KPUA 670 AM, Honolulu website wins transparent government award, March 15, 2012
94. Columbus Local News, Westerville schools site wins national 'Sunny Award', March 15, 2012 (dead link)
95. Las Cruces Sun News, City website wins national award for transparency, March 14, 2012
96. Buffalo Grove' Sun Times, District 214 wins national transparency award, March 14, 2012 (dead link)
97. WCTV News, Leon County Wins Sunny Award for Website Transparency, March 14, 2012
98. Twin Cities Pioneer Press, Friday Opinuendo: On museums, sunshine, shared values and more, March 15, 2012
99. Tulsa Today, “Sunny Award” to five of Oklahoma’s local-level governments, March 10, 2012
100. Portage Life, Indiana Again Earns National Recognition for Government Transparency, March 2012
101. Rockdale Citizen, Rockdale County website earns 'A' for transparency, March 15, 2012
102. Montana Watchdog, Nationwide survey gives Montana an ‘F’ for online transparency, March 16, 2012
103. JS Online, Walker administration committed to openness, March 15, 2012
104. Cumblerland Times News, Del McCoury visits county’s public meeting, March 15, 2012
105. OC Register, Editorial: California government opaque online, March 15, 2012
106. New Mexico Politics, Officials should lead by example on transparency, March 16, 2012
107. New York World, Sunshine Week sheds no new light on Cuomo’s official records, March 19, 2012
108. Pantagraph, Websites play key role in govt. accountability, March 15, 2012
109. The New Mexican, S.F. government websites earn high grades, March 14, 2012
110. News Herald, Shining the light, March 14, 2012
111. Patriot Ledger, OUR OPINION: Weymouth payroll move should serve as model, March 15, 2012
112. Honolulu Civic Beat, Unlike State, Honolulu Excelling In Transparency, March 14, 2012
113. KRQE News, Wednesday’s top five at Five, March 14, 2012
114. AZ Central, Mesa's transparency earns 'sunshine' honor, March 14, 2012
115. SJ News Online, Sunshine week promotes importance of open government, March 14, 2012
116. The Record, New Jersey gets mixed grades for online budget and spending transparency, March 14, 2012
117. Northwest Times, Indiana earns top grade for state government transparency, March 14, 2012
118. Alexandria Times, Watchdog group finds Alexandria government transparency above average but worse than last year, March 14, 2012 (dead link)
119. Statesman Journal, Oregon gets B+ for financial transparency, March 14, 2012
120. Salisbury Post, Editorial: Emphasizing transparency, March 14, 2012
121. LA Times, Gov. Jerry Brown faulted for taking down transparency website, March 14, 2012
122. Peoria Journal Star, Word on the Street: Some say increased garbage fee stinks, March 13, 2012
123. Tampa Bay Business Journal, Lobbyists drag down Florida's transparency grades, March 19, 2012
124. The Gazette, Homers — What’s going right, March 19, 2012
125. The Miami Herald, When it comes to lobbying, Florida’s Sunshine law is dark, March 19, 2012 (dead link)
126. AZ Central, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix get A's for government transparency, March 19, 2012
127. California Political News, Cal State Lies About Receiving Transparency Award, March 13, 2012
128. Gumbo, The big lie, March 14, 2012
129. Wall Street Journal, The American Shengnu, March 14, 2012
130. Cal Watchdog, Cal State Lies About Receiving Transparency Award, March 13, 2012
131. Washington Monthly, Cal State: Transparent or Very Obscure?, March 15, 2012
132. Go Erie, Our view: Otters need to enlighten public on future, March 13, 2012
133. U-T San Diego, Fletcher, DeMaio, outline new policy positions, March 12, 2012
134. Salisbury Post, County gets higher grade for making online info more accessible, March 13, 2012
135. KPBS News, DeMaio Proposes Ways To Increase City Government’s Transparency, March 12, 2012
136. The Wichita Eagle, Three local governments recognized for open websites, March 12, 2012
137. Why IT Now, California Wins “Sunny Award” for Transparency, Third Year In A Row, March 13, 2012 (dead link)
138. KHASTV, Adams County responds to government transparency report, March 19, 2012 (dead link)
139. The Bradenton Times, Loose Lobbyist Laws Impairing Sunshine State's Transparency, March 20, 2012
140. Marietta Times, W.Va. gets D+ in gov't corruption risk assessment, March 20, 2012 (dead link)
141. Burleson Star, City scores an A+ for openness, transparency, March 13, 2012 (dead link)
142. KC Community News, County recognized for online transparency, March 21, 2012
143. Pantagraph, Tazewell site has room to improve, but makes grade, March 21, 2012
144. Denver Post, Adams County wins government transparency award, March 14, 2012 (dead link)
145. St. Augustine, County wins national transparency award, March 20, 2012
146. Hawaii Reporter, Buyout of HECO | Wendy's vs. Burger King | The Cayetanos | 2 New Judges nominated | No Dunkin' in Hawaii | Sunny Honolulu?, March 21, 2012
147. Star Advertiser, City's website named one of most transparent sites in nation, March 15, 2012
148. The State Journal, Editorial: WV needs to open the lid on government, March 21, 2012
149. Hometown Annapolis, Eric Hartley: Sunshine Week, partly cloudy, March 15, 2012 (dead link)
150. Ann Arbor.com, Ann Arbor schools honored with 'Sunny Award' for website transparency, March 22, 2012
151. Progress Index, Chesterfield among top counties nationwide for transparency, March 22, 2012 (dead link)
152. KBTX, City Website Wins Transparency Award, March 22, 2012 (dead link)
153. Daily Comet, Parish government websites earn A+ grade, March 21, 2012
154. Seminole Voice, Oviedo High plans football anniversary, March 21, 2012
155. Kearney Hub, Scotts Bluff Co. an open book, March 22, 2012
156. Sun Sentinel, County, school websites get B- grades, March 22, 2012
157. Herald Zeitung, City website receives national transparency award, March 22, 2012
158. Standard-Transparency, Cities graded on transparency, March 25, 2012
159. Peoria Journal Star, Word on the Street: XXL-sized ballots and prompt vote counting, March 25, 2012
160. The Ledger, School Notes, March 24, 2012
161. Daily Comet, Cheers and jeers: March 24, 2012
162. Herald Zeitung, Openness pays off for city and its citizens, March 27, 2012
163. Ann Arbor Chronicle, AAPS Mulls Revenue Enhancement Proposals, March 27, 2012
164. Chicago Sun Times, Emanuel gets award for ‘transparency’ on city website, March 28, 2012
165. Tulsa Beacon, Governor might not act on nonviolent parole decisions, March 2012
166. AZ Central, Mesa district aims to upgrade website, March 29, 2012
167. Daily Northwestern, Evanston city website wins transparency award, March 30, 2012 (dead link)

February

1. Honolulu Civil Beat, Hawaii Open Records Agency Ahead of the Curve on Social Media, Feb. 1, 2012
2. Kansas Watchdog, Log of KDHE Live Twitter Chat About Kansas Daycare, Feb. 6, 2012
3. Virginian-Pilot, Review gives city website lowest rank in region, Feb 1, 2011
4. Boise Weekly, Idaho 1 of 7 States with an 'F' Rating on Spending Transparency, Feb. 10, 2012
5. Des Moines Register, Iowa’s government websites score poorly, transparency group says, Feb. 13, 2012
6. Quad-City Times, Scott County gets good grade for transparency, Feb. 13, 2012
7. The Sentinel, YTI Career Institute-Capital Region Criminal Justice & First Response Program Ribbon Cutting, Feb. 15, 2012
8. Philadelphia Recovery, Did the Stimulus Do Anything for Transparency?, Feb. 14, 2012
9. RC Reader, Iowa's State and Local Governments Fall Short on Transparency Test, Feb. 13, 2012
10. The Ledger, Polk Schools Noted For Transparency in Sunshine Review, Feb. 21, 2012
11. Illinois Central News, Update On Pension Reform, Feb. 9, 2012 (dead link)
12. Central LA Politics, Working for Louisiana Government: We're in the money, Feb. 13, 2012
13. Daily Press, Bill would shield names of persons in contact with public officials from FOIA requests, Feb. 25, 2012
14. KROS Radio, Sunshine Review looks at local websites, Feb. 23, 2012 (dead link)
15. Burlington Free Press, Republican Kurt Wright answers the question, Feb. 27, 2012
16. Suffolk News-Herald, "Bill would protect email info," February 27, 2010
17. Daily Press, "Bill would shield names of persons in contact with public officials from FOIA requests," February 25, 2012
18. Statehouse News Online, "Bill could limit access to info in VA lawmakers’ emails," February 23, 2010

January

1. Kansas Reporter, Open-government advocates find Kansas' local reporting inadequate, Jan. 3, 2012
2. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Cities’ lobbyist stays below legal scrutiny, Jan. 8, 2012
3. Nashua Telegraph, Mayor, city boards sworn in as Nashua holds 106th inauguration, Jan. 9, 2012 (dead link)
4. McPherson Sentinel, County website above average, but lacking, Jan. 11, 2012
5. The OC Register, California No. 1 for public employees cracking $150K club, Jan. 18, 2012
6. KHQ 6 News, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
7. The Sacramento Bee, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012 (dead link)
8. Cal Watchdog, NEW: CA High Public Employee Pay, Jan. 18, 2012
9. Texas Watchdog, Salaries of top Texas earners in government jobs examined, Jan. 18, 2012
10. Anchorage Daily News, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
11. Atlanta Business Chronicle, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
12. Atlanta Business Journal, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
13. Yahoo News, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012 (dead link)
14. Northwest Herald, Why local gov'ts and lobbyists hate FOIA, continued, Jan. 19, 2012
15. JS Online, Report details top public employee salaries in Wisconsin, Jan. 19, 2012
16. Philadelphia Inquirer, Top public-employee earner? Guess who, Jan. 19, 2012
17. WLNS News, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
18. Appeal Democrat, Our View: Study details salaries, perks, Jan. 18, 2012
19. The Commercial Appeal, Southaven stops paying $35,000 stipend to Mayor Greg Davis, Jan. 19, 2012
20. Opposing Views, California, Illinois Worst Local Governments in U.S., Jan. 19, 2012
21. KENS 5 News, Sticker shock: Taxpayers overwhelmed by city paychecks, Jan. 18, 2012
22. The Boston Globe, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
23. Reuters, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012 (dead link)
24. Hampton Roads, Va. Beach's website graded A-minus for openness, Jan. 21, 2012
25. Delaware Online, UD, DSU evade openness, Jan. 22, 2012
26. UPI, Gov't medical salaries may top governor's, Jan. 23, 2012
27. Breitbart, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
28. Business Insider, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
29. Cincinnati Business Courier, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
30. Cincinnati.com, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012 (dead link)
31. The Columbus Dispatch, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
32. Houston Chronicle, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
33. Channel 3 Eyewitness News, Which Governments Pay Their Public Employees the Most?, Jan. 18, 2012
34. Fierce Health, Government Health Exec salaries top public official paychecks?, Jan. 24, 2012
35. Illinois Statehouse News, Illinois Supreme Court gives OK for cameras in trial courts, Jan. 23, 2012
36. Illinois Review, Lauzen and Surges "Pay to Play" accusations without merit, Jan. 23, 2012
37. North Fulton, Fulton County's Website receives A+ for transparency, Jan. 27, 2012
38. Ultimate Heights, Sunshine Review releases salary information of government officials, Jan. 25, 2012 (dead link)
39. The Texas Report, Salaries of top Texas earners in government jobs examined, Jan. 23, 2012
40. Reason Foundation, California, Illinois Continue to Make Other States Look Good, Jan. 19, 2012
41. Washington Post, DC.gov Web site gets high marks for transparency, March 12, 2012
42. The State Worker, California state government's website gets high marks for transparency, March 12, 2012
43. Douglas County, Douglas County Wins National Transparency Award, March 12, 2012
44. CBS DC, 14 Virginia Entities Honored For Online Government Transparency, March 12, 2012

Press releases

• Wyoming Schools, Counties Fail Transparency Test, Nov. 15, 2012
• South Dakota Government Fails Transparency Test, Nov 13, 2012
• North Dakota Earns “C” In Website Transparency Test, Nov. 13, 2012 (dead link)
• Alaska Government Struggles In Transparency Test, Nov. 8, 2012
• Idaho Government Struggles In Transparency Test, Nov. 8, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Aroostook County, Maine, Nov. 7, 2012 (dead link)
• Sunshine Review Applauds Enid, OK, Nov. 6, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Milwaukee Public Schools, Oct. 31, 2012
• Maine’s Government Fails Transparency Test, Schools Earn “D”, Oct. 19, 2012 (dead link)
• Montana School Districts Struggle In Transparency Test, Oct 17, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Garrett County, MD, Oct. 17, 2012
• Oklahoma’s Government, Schools Struggle In Transparency Test, Oct. 10, 2012
• Maryland Government Excels In Transparency Test, Oct. 4, 2012 (dead link)
• Arkansas Government Struggles In Transparency Test, Oct. 3, 2012
• Mississippi’s Schools Fail Transparency Test, Oct. 3, 2012
• Oregon’s School Districts Struggle on Transparency Test, Sept. 18, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Fulton County, OH, Sept. 18, 2012 (dead link)
• Sunshine Review Applauds Wagoner County, OK, Sept. 17, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Denison, Texas, Sept. 13, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Shawnee, Kansas, Sept. 10, 2012
• Nebraska Ranks Worst In Nation In Transparency Test, Aug. 28, 2012 (dead link)
• Sunshine Review Applauds Oklahoma County, Aug. 22, 2012
• Rhode Island Scores In Bottom Three States For Transparency, Aug. 14, 2012
• Washington State Government Excels In Transparency Test, Aug. 8, 2012 (dead link)
• Open Email to Governor: Transparency Is What Gov’t Officials Do, Not Say, Aug. 2, 2012
• North Carolina Government Struggles In Transparency Test, July 25, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Bel Aire, KS, July 24, 2012
• Sunshine Review Applauds Rock Hill, SC, July 18, 2012
• South Carolina Government Fails Transparency Test, July 17, 2012
• Tennessee's Largest School District Fails Transparency Test, June 5, 2012 (dead link)
• Sunshine Review Urges Gov. Quinn To Sign Transparency Bills, May 29, 2012
• Missouri State Government Struggles In Transparency Test, May 10, 2012 (dead link)
• Utah Local and State Government Score Above Average In Transparency Test, May 8, 2012 (dead link)
• Delaware’s School Districts Struggle on Transparency Test, April 10, 2012 (dead link)
• National Transparency Award Recognizes Excellence In State, Local Government, March 8, 2012
• Arizona State Government Struggles In Transparency Test, Feb. 15, 2012 (dead link)
• Iowa State and Local Governments Fall Short on Transparency Test, Feb. 13, 2012 (dead link)
• Sunshine Review Applauds New Jersey's Government Transparency Bills, Feb. 2, 2012 (dead link)
• In Transparency Test Pennsylvania State Website Earns “A-”, School Districts Get “B+”, Feb. 2, 2012
• In Transparency Test Colorado State Website Earns “A+”, School Districts Get “C+”, Feb. 1, 2012 (dead link)
• Which governments pay their public employees the most?, Jan. 18, 2012
• Kansas Scores Above Average on Transparency Test, Dec. 22, 2011