We are an alliance of political reformers and policy researchers committed to improving democratic institutions in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. We advocate for a political system that will create a healthy economy, good jobs, access to health care and quality schools.
Illinois and Wisconsin are spending this Sunshine Week improving each state’s public access to government records.In order to increase accountability and openness in Illinois’ state government, Gov. Patt Quinn announced the launch…
Illinois and Wisconsin are spending this Sunshine Week improving each state’s public access to government records.In order to increase accountability and openness in Illinois’ state government, Gov. Patt Quinn announced the launch of the Sunshine Illinois Accountability Project web site.The web site breaks the public records into six categories, state government, education, health and safety, elections, consumer and transportation.
Sunshine Week is in full swing and the League of Women Voters of Minnesota is seeing how transparent Minnesota really is.According to the Marion Brechner Citizen Access Project, Minnesota ranks highly in its application of the data…
A Wisconsin bill that would have capped payday loan interest rates at 36 percent is struggling to stay afloat as legislators are beginning to jump ship.According to a Wisconsin Democracy Campaign report, 16 groups…
Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
Midwest a hotspot for census, redistricting efforts Participation crucial to full and…
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Public Financing for Federal Campaigns - 2009
Midwest reform groups urge President Obama to support federal public financing legislation
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Midwest Open Government Project - 2009
New study finds five Midwestern states have dim sunshine laws Clouded…
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A Citizen’s Guide to Redistricting - 2008
New guide brings redistricting out into the open
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