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.
60% of Ohio residents say they only trust state government “some of the time” or “almost never.”
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Majorities of Ohioans believe it is “worth getting money out of politics” and reject the idea that corruption will always be present in state government.
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77% of Ohio residents express high interest in an organization that focuses on getting their state government to work better.
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COLUMBUS - State Senator Jon Husted and State Representative Tom Letson outlined their different plans to change Ohio’s redistricting process at a recent forum in downtown Columbus.The officials “expressed guarded optimism” that the two chambers can agree on a compromise…
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…
The National Institute for Latino Policy conducted a study of the Census Information Centers Program in an effort to help future planning and provide a more in-depth understanding of the program’s role within the U.S. Census Bureau.The study begins with…
As a result from the recession, over 40 states are facing budget shortfalls for the upcoming 2011 fiscal year that are as big as or bigger than this past year’s.
For more than 80 years, the League of Women Voters (“The League” has been a leader in working to ensure that all citizens have a free role in making democracy work. Working independently, and with other civic groups that share our interests, the League is dedicated to helping citizens become informed and active participants in government at all levels.
Common Cause Ohio is working to hold power accountable at the state and local levels.
The Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund, the research affiliate of Ohio Citizen Action, has been producing money in politics studies since 1994. The Money in Politics Project researches contributions to statewide and legislative candidates in Ohio. The Money in Politics Project “follows the money,” exposing the sources of candidates’ campaign funds.
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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OH: 2 dispute ballot disqualification
OH: Ohio economy enters recovery
OH: Janitor's desperation turns deadly at OSU
Brennan Center Democracy Program
Citizen Advocacy Center Government Monitoring
George Mason University United States Elections Project