Campaign Finance Reform

Midwest Democracy Network: Campaign Finance Reform

The explosive flood of special interest money into our political system has lead to a growing mistrust of government. Reforms in our campaign finance system aim to diminish the power of money in politics and government by promoting honesty, accountability and transparency.

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March 11 2010 at 04:45 PM

Senate committee holds hearing over Citizens United

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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday about whether proposed legislation could change the Citizens United outcome and reinstate limits.According to The New…

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March 09 2010 at 03:12 PM

Dems ask FEC if they can use soft money for redistricting fights

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A Democratic group is asking the Federal Election Committee if they can side-step a 2002 law that restricts members from raising soft money for their campaigns.According to the Hartford Courant, the National Democratic Redistricting Trust is…

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February 24 2010 at 03:57 PM

Michigan lobbying down $2.3M in 2009

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Lobbyist spending in Michigan took a steep dive in 2009, falling $2.3 million. The 6.8 percent drop in spending totaled $31,849,916 in 2009, according to a release by the Michigan Campaign Finance Network.The state’s top lobbyists, however, haven’t seen the…

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February 08 2010 at 12:30 PM

Campaign spending for open Michigan open seats on a blistering pace

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Candidates for governor, attorney general and secretary of state in Michigan have more than doubled their campaign spending since 2002.According to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, this year’s field of gubernatorial candidates has raised 42 percent more than their counterparts…

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