Noted leader of the Supreme Court’s liberals Justice John Paul Stevens announced his retirement today.Justice Stevens’ 34-year career had been hinting about his retirement for weeks in interviews and private conversations, according…
The Wisconsin Senate will vote on a payday lending bill that lacks a cap on interest rates on Tuesday, April 13.The League of Women…
Candidates in four of the five Midwest Democracy Network states raise campaign funds through individuals who donated $1,000 or more in the 2006 election cycle, according to the citizen policy tool by the Campaign Finance Institute.Illinois candidates raised 68…
Labor unions are looking to follow last year’s record campaign donations collected as both parties gear up for November elections.According to the Wall Street Journal, Republican’s have set a target of $40 million, a steady…
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board approved administrative rules last week that would require interest groups to reveal any activities related to elections, a measure the state Legislature must vote on before the end of their floor…
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