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…
Bert Brandenburg of Network Partner Justice at Stake
On Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27, Midwest Democracy Network will be attending the Democracy Convention in Madison, Wisconsin. The conference will be covering many of the issues…
A group of organizations including Demos, Project Vote, the Lawyer’s Committee on Civil Rights, and the NAACP have sent a letter (PDF) to the Michigan Secretary of State alleging that the state has been…
Though the redistricting process in some states has wrapped up for the decade, some are still going strong. Network partners across the region are involved in legal challenges, public hearings, and redistricting competitions. Read on to hear more about what…
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Below are some highlights for what is happening on the political reform front inside and outside the Midwest Democracy Network region during Tuesday’s elections.
Throughout this election season, Midwest Democracy Network state and national partner organizations have been busy pushing for transparent campaign contributions, informing voters about their election rights and offering information regarding candidates in each state. Read highlights…
According to Gavel Grab, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has plunged into an intense debate and endorsed an end to local and state elections of judges. At a question-and-answer session Thursday before the National Association of Women Judges, Justice…
The House census subcommittee emphasized the importance of using grassroots organizations, state and local governments and businesses to ensure every individual is counted in the 2010 census. The committee held a hearing to discuss outreach…
Rep. Steve Israel (D-New York) introduced legislation on Nov. 6 that would rank a state’s election performance and compare the best and worst practices.
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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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