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Michael J. Maurer, Director

Center for Transparent and Accountable Government

Michael J. Maurer is the director of the Center for Transparent and Accountable Government at the Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions. His activities include research, policy analysis and writing about topics such as government accountability, intergovernmental relations, private property, journalism, and major state programs such as education and health care.

Mr. Maurer has worked in private practice as an attorney and also as a community news and statehouse reporter. He has served as both a print and Web editor and his columns and news reporting have been recognized by Suburban Newspapers of America, the Ohio Newspaper Association and the Press Club of Cleveland.

Mr. Maurer received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1984 and his J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1987. He lives with his wife and daughter in Columbus, Ohio.

Recent articles by Michael Maurer

• Testimony before the Finance and Financial Institutions Committee (HB 420)
  November 12th, 2008   Center for Transparent and Accountable Government Policy Center
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• Public Request Form
  October 1st, 2008   Other Document

• Pork Request: Confirmation
  September 25th, 2008   Home Document

• Pork Request: Error
  September 25th, 2008   Home Document

• Pork Request Form
  September 24th, 2008   Other Document

• White Paper on Transparency
  August 11th, 2008   Home Policy Brief

• Just the facts: Good government depends upon good information
  July 14th, 2008   Home Media Release

• Salary Comparison
  January 1st, 2006   Other Document