Ethics & Accountability Archives

One-third of Oregon’s Senate Now Ineligible for Re-election in High Stakes Quorum Showdown

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

One third of Oregon’s Senators are now ineligible to run for re-election, in a dramatic showdown to block passage of gun safety, reproductive health and Trans rights legislation.

NY’s Public Campaign Funding Matching Program Gets Funded in New State Budget. It Almost Didn’t Happen.

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Early in May, the New York State legislature finally passed its new $229 Billion dollar state budget. It included $40 Million dollar funding for the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program, which is a REALLY big deal. But it almost didn’t happen.

Voting Options & Poll Worker Protection Laws Move Forward in Delaware, Connecticut & Oklahoma

May 8, 2023May 9, 2023

We have three pro-Democracy stories out of Delaware, Connecticut and Oklahoma today, two proposing to expand voting options, and one just signed to protect poll workers from intimidation.

It’s Worse Than You Think: Banks Spent Millions on Contributions & Lobbying to Both Parties, Just in the Last 2 Years

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

The finance sector is by far the largest campaign contributor to federal candidates. But before you jump to any conclusions about which party is responsible for shaky bank regulations, you’ll want to listen to today’s report.

National Task force on Election Crises Releases Report & Recommendations to Shore Up Democracy Prior to 2024

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

A coalition of over 50 democracy groups, academics, former government officials, and technical experts released recommendations for 2023 and 2024 election preparation in a February 9th report.

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Category: Ethics & Accountability

One-third of Oregon’s Senate Now Ineligible for Re-election in High Stakes Quorum Showdown

NY’s Public Campaign Funding Matching Program Gets Funded in New State Budget. It Almost Didn’t Happen.

Voting Options & Poll Worker Protection Laws Move Forward in Delaware, Connecticut & Oklahoma

It’s Worse Than You Think: Banks Spent Millions on Contributions & Lobbying to Both Parties, Just in the Last 2 Years

National Task force on Election Crises Releases Report & Recommendations to Shore Up Democracy Prior to 2024