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Tag: campaign finance reform

Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Limits to Individual Contributions to SuperPACs, and Lay the Groundwork for SCOTUS Case

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024
“Do you want to set a $5,000 limit for giving to political action committees that spend money independently to support or defeat candidates for office?”  Almost 75% of Maine voters agreed with that statement November 5th, overwhelmingly passing ballot initiative Question 1.  But its second act may be even more important.
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FL Voters Decide Nov. 5th Whether to Keep Their Small Donor Matching Program, or Turn Funding of Campaigns Over to Special Interests

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024
Amendment 6, a repeal of Florida’s public funding of elections option, faces voters on November 5th.  Such small donor matching systems help candidates outside the political machine structure to compete, and can help limit special interest influence.
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For Memorial Day, Words from Legendary Campaign Finance Reformer, Doris “Granny D” Haddock

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024
On Memorial Day, an abridged portion of a speech at the U.S. Capitol by legendary campaign finance reformer Doris “Granny D” Haddock, the 90-year-old grandmother who walked across the U.S. to bring attention to campaign finance corruption.
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Oregon Legislature Passes Campaign Contribution Limits and Disclosure, Dodging an Even Stricter Ballot Initiative

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024
Oregon’s legislature took a step March 7th to limit the influence of money in politics by capping campaign finance contributions.  But it may preempt an even stricter ballot initiative.
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On Memorial Day, Words from Legendary Campaign Finance Reformer, Doris “Granny D” Haddock

May 28, 2023May 26, 2024
On Memorial Day, an abridged portion of a speech at the U.S. Capitol by legendary campaign finance reformer Doris “Granny D” Haddock, the 90-year-old grandmother who walked across the U.S. to bring attention to campaign finance corruption.
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