Connecticut | Public Campaign

May07

Sen. Chris Murphy: A "Revolutionary" on Campaign Finance

Submitted by Adam Smith on May 07, 2013

Just a few months into his new term, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) continues to be a strong supporter of public financing legislation to raise the voices of everyday people in the political process.

During a day long conference on money in politics at Yale University on Monday, Murphy said, "I have gone from a proponent of campaign finance reform to a revolutionary during my time in public service.

Apr22

NEW REPORT--Fresh Start: The Impact of Public Campaign Financing in Connecticut

Submitted by John Papagiannis on Apr 22, 2013

Demos released a new report today: Fresh Start: The Impact of Public Financing in Connecticut, which details the success of the Citizens Election Program in the state.

Here are some key findings in the report:

Jan17

Clean Elections Winners: Election Results

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Jan 17, 2013

The results are in for the 2012 elections, and state Clean Elections' systems continue to be successful across the country.

In Arizona, three Corporation Commissioner candidates won using Clean Elections, and five out of nine of those seaking those seats participated in the program. In the state legislature, participating candidates made up 37 percent, or 57 out of 156, of those seeking office. A total of 26 percent, or 23 of 90 seats are filled by officials who used the Clean Elections program.

Jun17

Connecticut Govenor Vetoes Important Transparency Legislation

Submitted by Adam Smith on Jun 17, 2012

Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy (D) vetoed important transparency legislation on Friday that would have shed much-needed light on secret spending in the state’s elections.

Public Campaign President Nick Nyhart, a Connecticut resident, said in a statement:

May14

"Disclosure on Steroids" in Connecticut

Submitted by Adam Smith on May 14, 2012

A handful of national good government organizations, including Public Campaign, have been calling on Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy to sign HB 5556, legislation passed by the Connecticut House and Senate that would bring much-needed to transparency to the political process in the state. Some have called the bill “disclosure on steroids,” and it would be a major victory in the post-Citizens United political world.

May09

Clips Round-up for 5/9/12

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on May 09, 2012

Public Campaign Action Fund and Democracy Corps will be releasing new polling today (previewed in The National Memo this morning) showing that swing voters are ready to reward candidates that make money-in-politics a campaign issue, support alternatives to our current system, and believe that money in politics is not a distraction from the economy--it is the economy.

Apr02

Clips Round-up for 4/2/12

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Apr 02, 2012

Campaign Finance
Democrat and Chronicle: Legislature shifts focus to reforms
With the budget and redistricting done, the New York legislature will move on to something else. "But the governor did say Friday that he would push for a change in the state’s campaign-finance system, which good-government groups say allows wealthy donors to have too much influence on the electoral process."

Feb16

Clips Round-up for 2/16/12

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Feb 16, 2012

New York Leadership for Accountable Government (NY LEAD), a new organization of New York civic, business, and philanthropic leaders, launched yesterday. Check out all the press on our blog and on Citizen Action's.

Jun29

Clips Round-up for 6/29/11

Submitted by akumar@publicampaign.org on Jun 29, 2011

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Jun28

Clips Round-up for 6/28/11

Submitted by akumar@publicampaign.org on Jun 28, 2011

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As you know, the Supreme Court released its decision yesterday throwing out the trigger fund provision of the Arizona Clean Elections Act. We have compiled a fairly extensive list of statements from organizations, elected officials, news, and other reactions to the decision. We'll continue to update it: http://publicampaign.org/mccomishnews.