Network News in Campaign Finance Reform

August 05 2011 at 09:17 AM

Michgan and Wisconsin see high fundraising totals for PACs and outside groups

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Two Network partner groups have recently released reports showing current fundraising and spending trends in their states. PACs in Michigan have been ramping up the fundraising, even if totals showed slight decreases from previous election cycles. In Wisconsin, with recall…

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July 22 2011 at 02:29 PM

Beyond the Network: July 22, 2011

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Every two weeks we take a look at some of the issues from beyond the Midwest Democracy Network. This installment looks at non-profit journalism outlets, the partisanship of state governors, voter ID commentary, consumer finance…

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July 15 2011 at 10:40 AM

Shareholder Protection Act introduced in Congress

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This week,  Congressional leaders in both the House (Representative Capuano) and Senate (Senators Menendez and Blumenthal) introduced the Shareholder Protection Act,  legislation designed to give corporate shareholders more say in political donations that…

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July 08 2011 at 03:38 PM

Public financing alternatives

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With the Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down “trigger” matching funds in public financing law, Gavel Grab compiled some of the possible alternatives that could become more popular as states opt for reform. These include small dollar matching funds…

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July 06 2011 at 10:50 AM

Campaign Finance Institute examines public financing possibilities in Midwest

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A study by the Campaign Finance Institute released today attempts to find a Constitutionally viable means of campaign finance reform that would withstand legal challenge. CFI’s report examines states in the Midwest (all Network…

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