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Why 2016 will be a Great Year for Money-in-Politics Reform
Happy New Year, America! Yesterday, we told you all about the positive reforms that took place during 2015. Reformers should feel proud of their hard work, and you should take…
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(Arkansas State Capitol building)This is part of a series examining ethics, transparency and campaign finance proposals in the states.
Washington, D.C. is the only place in the country where money-in-politics reform is a tough sell. Outside the Beltway, America’s cities and states are taking the lead in implementing innovative policy solutions that get to the heart of the problem. Here’s a run-down on what’s happening right now:
Capitol Hill ought to take note. Overall, more than 125 bills dealing with campaign finance reform have been introduced in 33 statehouses in the past five months, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics.
Issue: Money in Politics
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Happy New Year, America! Yesterday, we told you all about the positive reforms that took place during 2015. Reformers should feel proud of their hard work, and you should take…
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This is the fifth installment of our blog series on Blueprints for Democracy, a new collection of solutions policymakers can implement to give everyone a greater say in their democracy.…
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, chaired by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), is holding a hearing right now on the “Restore America’s Wire Act,” a bill that would ban…