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.
Requiring voters in Minnesota to use additional government-issued identification, as proposed by a recent Minnesota Majority report, would not detract felons from voting.
Ohio Citizen Action members hopped around…
The Wisconsin Senate passed legislation that would overturn a century-old ban on corporate spending in elections Tuesday, but puts in place requirements for shareholders to be notified of corporate campaign spending.A ban that was put in place in 1905 was…
The Illinois Senate proposed requiring candidates for judicial seats to have 10 to 15 years experience as a licensed lawyer, according to the Springfield Journal-Register.Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 120 was the only…
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board approved administrative rules last week that would require interest groups to reveal any activities related to elections, a measure the state Legislature must vote on before the end of their floor…
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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Pension overhaul treats lawmakers, other state workers differently
Many reactions follow Arizona ruling
As some states close highway rest stops, others see roadside revenue
Brennan Center Democracy Program
Citizen Advocacy Center Government Monitoring
George Mason University United States Elections Project