We promised at our launch to publish lots of government data and the apps to help you explore it.

Here's a rundown of what we've published so far — and a look ahead to next year:

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Searchable databases of both donations and expenditures reported since 2000 by statewide elected officials and members of the Texas Legislature. We've also sliced out contributions made to these officials by payday loan companies. There are also searchable databases with donations reported in the 2008 and 2010 election cycles by members of the U.S. Congress from Texas, and donations collected ...

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