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October 21 2011 at 10:08 AM

Beyond the Network: October 21, 2011

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Every two weeks we take a look at some of the news and happenings from beyond the Midwest, and beyond the issues that we normally cover. Read on for some interesting conference calls and stories in this week’s Beyond the…

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October 20 2011 at 05:10 PM

Network partner in Minnesota protests against large banks

Network partner TakeAction Minnesota staged a protest against Wells Fargo at the bank’s offices in Minneapolis. The marches and protests were in response to major banks’ unwillingness to address the current foreclosure crisis. Over 200 people participated in the march,…

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October 19 2011 at 03:02 PM

Wisconsin campaign finance laws allow Governor to raise unlimited money in recall election

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The Wisconsin State Journal reports that in the event of a gubernatorial recall in Wisconsin, incumbents can raise unlimited amounts of money from individual donors within a specified window.

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October 07 2011 at 11:37 AM

Groups working on Minnesota ballot question must disclose donors

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Minnesota donors to who give money to support or oppose ballot questions will have to disclose their spending, ruled the state’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. The disclosure requirements will have an impact on the upcoming 2012 election, when…

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September 28 2011 at 01:21 PM

New reports show lobbyist and outside group spending in Michigan

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Two new reports from Network partner Michigan Campaign Finance Network show an increase in spending by non-candidate groups in the 2010 elections and an increase in spending by lobbyists in the state to wine-and-dine legislators.Independent…

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