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2008 BGA - Alper Integrity Index

New Jersey, Louisiana Top 2008 BGA-Alper Integrity Index

Better Government Association finds Vermont, South Dakota trail in ethics and transparency laws

The Better Government Association (BGA) today released the 2008 BGA-Alper Integrity Index, which found even the best-rated states fall short on good government benchmarks.

The BGA-Alper Integrity Index ranks states on the strength of laws relating to transparency, ethics, and accountability in government. Originally published in 2002, this updated edition of the Index rates the performance of states in five areas of law: open records, whistleblower protections, campaign finance, open meetings, and conflicts of interest.

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Download the 2002 Integrity Index

The BGA-Alper Index was made possible in part by the generous support of Alper Services. For more information about Alper Services please visit their website at www.AlperServices.com.