Forum stakeholders agree appointing Ohio justices is best option
A two-day conference on amending the Ohio Constitution’s current Supreme Court Justice election system came to the conclusion that a new…
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A two-day conference on amending the Ohio Constitution’s current Supreme Court Justice election system came to the conclusion that a new…
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington launched a new online site to promote state and local-based good government groups hailing from all 50 states…
The University of Wisconsin-Madison released a report indicating early voting is linked to lower turnout in some states, possibly because it reduces “the buzz…
Michigan’s top 150 political action committees have seen a slow in fundraising over the past two election cycles. According to the
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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