July 08 2010 at 11:45 AM
Rule frees state judges to decide cases involving campaign backers
According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 to give final approval to an
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July 02 2010 at 04:02 PM
“1 for All” campaign strives to increase First Amendement education
The Newseum and First Amendment Center launched the “
July 01 2010 at 01:50 PM
Ohio groups try and serenade legislation back to session
ProgressOhio, COHHIO, Ohio Citizen Action and Common Cause Ohio joined together to release two redistricting videos earlier this week.
May 20 2010 at 04:51 AM
ICPR releases survey of lobbyist contracts
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform’s annual survey of local governments and public agencies found 119 units of government contracted with 85 lobbyists or multi-member lobbying firms and paid them a…
May 05 2010 at 05:39 PM
Minnesota Supreme Court decision upholds separation of powers
Common Cause Minnesota and the League of Women Voters Minnesota applaud the decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court to protect the separation of powers.While the court did not…
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Public Financing for Federal Campaigns - 2009
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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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