60% of Ohio residents say they only trust state government “some of the time” or “almost never.”
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Majorities of Ohioans believe it is “worth getting money out of politics” and reject the idea that corruption will always be present in state government.
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77% of Ohio residents express high interest in an organization that focuses on getting their state government to work better.
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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has come out in favor of reforming the state’s redistricting process, but also believes that it must be done through certain means. “If we do not act, I believe outside groups will move forward…
The need for redistricting reform in Ohio has come to the forefront, and more Ohio based newspapers are beginning to take notice.The Dayton Daily News highlights the work of…
Network partners in the Ohio Campaign for Accountable Redistricting have released a new report, The Elephant In The Room, which further details what exactly happened in the Ohio legislature’s redistricting process. After examining documents…
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A new report from Common Cause examines the practice of “fracking,” which is a technique to release natural gas. Fracking, in some cases, causes pollution underground which could contaminate drinking water. The report specifically looks…
For more than 80 years, the League of Women Voters (“The League” has been a leader in working to ensure that all citizens have a free role in making democracy work. Working independently, and with other civic groups that share our interests, the League is dedicated to helping citizens become informed and active participants in government at all levels.
Common Cause Ohio is working to hold power accountable at the state and local levels.
The Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund, the research affiliate of Ohio Citizen Action, has been producing money in politics studies since 1994. The Money in Politics Project researches contributions to statewide and legislative candidates in Ohio. The Money in Politics Project “follows the money,” exposing the sources of candidates’ campaign funds.
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In Support of People’s Rights and Our Democratic Process - 2011
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Census and Redistricting - 2009-2010
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