Network News in Wisconsin

July 13 2011 at 09:41 AM

Network partners come out strong against Wisconsin mapping process

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In a move that goes against historical precedent, Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature released their state level and congressional redistricting maps last Friday, with the intent to pass them before the state’s…

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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 07 2011 at 03:42 PM

Beyond the Network, July 7, 2011

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Periodically here at Midwest Democracy Network we take a look at the news and happenings outside the geographic Midwest. In addition to just looking at news across the country, we also take a look at items that do not fit into…

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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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July 01 2011 at 01:37 PM

Report examines voting processes throughout the Midwest

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Election Law at Moritz has released From Registration to Recounts Revisited: Developments in the Election Ecosystems of Five Midwestern States, a review of the 2008 elections in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, and…

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Network News for Wisconsin in Election Law & Voting Rights

April 05 2010 at 01:35 PM

Common Cause in Wisconsin demands full disclosure of campaign ad funds

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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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March 12 2010 at 12:11 PM

Justice Ginsburg Backs End to Judicial Elections

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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…

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January 05 2010 at 01:34 PM

Wisconsin issue ad loophole needs closing in wake of Impartial Justice reform

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A issue ad loophole in Wisconsin campaign finance law should be closed to prevent special interest groups from spending unlimited amounts of money on state elections, writes executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Mike McCabe to the…

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January 04 2010 at 03:21 PM

Lawsuit against Wisconsin Supreme Court public financing “unworthy”

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According to Gavel Grab, foes of a new Wisconsin law for public financing of state Supreme Court candidates recently filed two notable lawsuits challenging the statute. Now a Milwaukee newspaper is blasting those lawsuits and contending it is not…

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December 10 2009 at 01:58 PM

Grassroots organizations vital to accurate census count

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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…

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