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 “
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April 06 2010 at 03:32 PM
Secretary of State creates easier-to-navigate campaign finance site
Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner’s office unveiled what she called an improved campaign-finance Web site that she says will be easier for people to navigate and find data. according to The Plain Dealer.Office spokesman…
February 22 2010 at 04:27 PM
Sunlight Labs says non-profits would benefit from more accessible government data
As Sunlight Labs continues to invest in retrieving data out of the U.S. government, the non-profit wonders why others have not followed their path.By using data to try and improve and create…
June 12 2007 at 09:41 AM
Reform Groups Call on FCC to Hold TV Broadcasters Accountable for Inadequate Election Coverage
CHICAGO -- An alliance of Midwest civic and political reform groups is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to impose stronger public interest obligations on local television broadcasters as part of the new regulatory framework that will…
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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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