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.
The CHANGE Illinois! coalition issued 20 questions ranging from campaign finance to redistricting to each candidate for governor and the General Assembly.The 20 questions fall into five categories: campaign finance, lobbying,…
The Federal Election Commission has allowed Congressional candidates unrestricted campaign funds to influence the redistricting process. A New York Times editorial blasts the FEC’s decision, arguing candidates shaping the map making…
Efforts to place the Illinois Fair Map Amendment on the November ballot fell short, as the coalition announced last week they did not gather enough signatures for the petition.Citing a lack of time as…
Republicans were successful in holding off redistricting reform proposed by Democrats in the Illinois House by two votes today. According to the Chicago Tribune, House Minority Leader Tom Cross, R-Oswego, told House Democrats their proposal failed to put the…
As of Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 71 percent of the nation’s households have mailed back their 2010 Census forms, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today. The top states: Wisconsin at 80%; Minnesota, 78%; Iowa, 77%; Indiana, 76%; and Virginia, Michigan,…
