The Sunlight Foundation is shining a light on state transparency rollbacks this week. In the wake of some state governors advocating for, or signing new laws and policies that restrict public access to government information, the Foundation is
Late on Wednesday, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a modified version of the “budget repair bill” removing the fiscal items and passing a bill to strip collective bargaining rights from some public unions in the state. Previously, because the bill…
CHICAGO — Midwest Democracy Network partner organizations today issued a statement in response to the historical demonstrations taking place in Madison, Wisconsin, and our states’ common fiscal crisis. Statement In Support of People’s Rights and Our…
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign today announced it will launch a “Citizen Vigil for the Greater Good” on days when the Legislature is in session to keep a constant spotlight on special interest influence over lawmaking…
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform stood proudly with Illinois’ Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon as she not only released her own financial statements, but issued a challenge to other elected officials to offer detailed…
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In Support of People’s Rights and Our Democratic Process - 2011
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