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Following the Money 2013

Every year, state governments spend tens of billions of dollars through contracts with private entities for goods and services, subsidies to encourage economic development, grants, and other forms of spending. Accountability and public scrutiny are necessary to ensure that state funds are well spent.

News Release | Georgia PIRG Education Fund | Consumer Protection

New Report: Georgia Receives a "C+" in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending

ATLANTA, March 26 – Georgia received a “C+” when it comes to government spending transparency, according to “Following the Money 2013: How the States Rank on Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data,” the fourth annual report of its kind by the Georgia PIRG Education Fund.

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State government ethics a work in (sort of) progress

As lawmakers continue debating ethics and transparency in Georgia government, with the hourglass emptying fast on the 2013 session, yet another independent nonprofit think tank has given the state a less than encouraging grade.

Meat Industry Admits: We Need Food Safety Inspectors

Friday, March 8, 2013
By | Laura Murray
Program Associate

We’ve already written about the impact that sequestration’s across-the-board cuts will have on food safety. Now the meat industry itself chimes in.

Dangers on Our Dinner Tables

Friday, February 15, 2013
By | Laura Murray
Program Associate

Sequestration’s across-the-board approach to cuts would reduce the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service budget by 8.2 percent, or $86 million. According to a White House OMB report released in September 2012,  with this significant cut the USDA’s efforts to “inspect food processing plants and prevent foodborne illnesses would be curtailed.”

This is bad news for consumers. The food inspection program is our first line of defense against contaminated food.

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Watchdog group: Atlanta flunks transparency test

The city of Atlanta got an “F” for spending transparency in a study of the 30 largest American cities by a Georgia watchdog group.

News Release | Georgia PIRG Education Fund | Consumer Protection

Atlanta Receives a Grade of “F” for Spending Transparency

ATLANTA –Atlanta received a grade of “F” for spending transparency, according to a new report released today by the Georgia PIRG Education Fund. The report reviews Atlanta’s progress toward comprehensive, one-stop, one-click budget accountability and accessibility.

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Atlanta Gets "F" for Spending Transparency

How transparent is Atlanta’s city government when it comes to spending? Not very, according to a report released by a consumer advocacy group today.

News Release | Georgia PIRG | Food

FDA Protects Public by Releasing Two Long-Delayed Food Safety Rules; Five Critical Rules Still Yet To Be Released

After a one-year delay, the FDA finally released two vital food safety rules that will help protect American consumers from unsafe and contaminated food. The proposed rules will improve the safety of produce and establish better preventative controls and practices in food manufacturing.

Happy holidays, and stay safe!

Friday, December 21, 2012
By | Laura Murray
Program Associate

 

As the calendar year draws to a close and the holiday season nears its peak, gift-buying season gives way to gift-receiving season.

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