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Movement in Illinois Submitted by Monica Rober on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 3:16pm.
As the end of the legislative session nears in Illinois, key pieces of campaign finance reform come one step closer to passing.
Illinois Governor Calls for Public Financing Submitted by Johnny Papagiannis on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 1:20pm.
The Illinois Reform Commission released its recommendations yesterday endorsing, among other things, public financing for judicial races. Gov. Pat Quinn (D), who appointed the commission to deal with the aftermath of the Blagojevich scandal, went further... Illinois: Pruning a Jungle Submitted by Monica Rober on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 2:12pm.
The Economist examines the culture of corruption engulfing Illinois and applauds the efforts of reformers trying to rid the state of murky politics.
Illinois Governor Supports Contribution Limits Submitted by Monica Rober on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 8:33am.
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) is urging contribution limits to take effect for the 2010 election.
Aurora Township Voters Can Weigh In on Clean Elections Submitted by Monica Rober on Mon, 04/06/2009 - 4:26pm.
Those living in Aurora Township in Illinois will have the opportunity to vote on whether they would support a "Clean Elections Act" on Tuesday. IL Reform Panels Turn to Campaign Finance Submitted by Monica Rober on Wed, 03/25/2009 - 4:09pm.
The Joint Committee on Government Reform in Illinois has been actively "examining proposals to improve state government and deter wrongdoing by government officials and employees."
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Clips Round-Up 3/18 posted by Andrew Alderman on 03-18-2010 The round-up of news clips for March 18, 2010. Published in: Citizens United | Congress | Fair Elections Now Act | money in politics Soul of a Citizen posted by Monica Rober on 03-18-2010 Paul Loeb, author of Soul of a Citizen, profiles Alison Smith, co-chair of the Maine Citizens for Clean Elections Steering Committee. Loeb details Smith's journey into activism and highlights the power of the individual in pushing forward reforms such as Clean Elections. Published in: Alison Smith | Clean Elections | maine | Maine Citizens for Clean Elections | money in politics Clips Round-Up 3/17 posted by Andrew Alderman on 03-17-2010 The round-up of news clips for March 17, 2010. Published in: Congress | earmarks | Fair Elections Now Act | U.S. Supreme Court Read more from the Voter Blog Creative Commons
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