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May 05 2010 at 03:39 PM

Minnesota Supreme Court decision upholds separation of powers

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Common Cause Minnesota and the League of Women Voters Minnesota applaud the decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court to protect the separation of powers.While the court did not…

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May 03 2010 at 11:22 AM

LWVMN and Common Cause Minnesota push for campaign finance disclosure bill

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The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and Common Cause Minnesota are urging state legislators to support Rep. Ryan Winkler’s campaign finance disclosure bill.“The state of Minnesota…

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April 29 2010 at 08:38 AM

Congress proposes legislative fixes to campaign finance law in wake of Citizens United

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Today, Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Russ Feingold (D-WI), Ron Wyden(D-OR), Evan Bayh (D-IN), and Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mike Castle (R-DE), Walter Jones (R-NC), and Robert Brady (D-PA) unveil legislation to rein in the damage post-Citizens United.“We hope that…

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April 23 2010 at 01:41 PM

Norm Coleman’s group tests new Citizens United ruling with ad campaign

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The American Action Network is planning on taking advantage of Citizens United by spending $25 million in upcoming political races.CEO of the Republican “action tank,”  former Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman told

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April 21 2010 at 10:38 AM

Midwest states tops in Census mail participation rates

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As of Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 71 percent of the nation’s households have mailed back their 2010 Census forms, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today. The top states: Wisconsin at 80%; Minnesota, 78%; Iowa, 77%; Indiana, 76%; and Virginia, Michigan,…

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