The public’s trust in state government is on the decline. To achieve public trust and confidence in an ethical government, the public must be able to depend on safeguards against corruption and meaningful checks and balances against abuses of political power.
This week, the United States Congress passed a compromise to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for spending caps and future programmatic cuts, and President Obama signed the measure almost immediately. Many of…
This week’s Beyond the Network takes a look at some of the issues happening outside the Midwest, and provides a national perspective on some of the issues that Midwest Democracy Network covers. Read on, read on!
New research by the Center for Responsive Politics and Remapping Debate found at least 130 current congressional chiefs of staff and legislative directors were previously lobbyists.While a majority of the…
A survey released by the People for…
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In Support of People’s Rights and Our Democratic Process - 2011
Midwest reform groups declare support for demonstrators protesting…
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Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
Midwest a hotspot for census, redistricting efforts
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MI: Poorest families hit 1000 times harder than rich by Michigan tax changes
MI: Gov. Snyder to feds -- Use Michigan as model for fiscal reform
MI: Snyder readies endorsement in GOP presidential race
Mississippi Republicans challenge powers of attorney general
