Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections
An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support.
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Maine’s Biggest City to Vote on Clean Elections Measure
The measure in Portland would institute a public campaign financing option similar to one already in place in the state, as well as prohibit corporate contributions and spending by foreign-controlled groups.
Seattle's Public Financing System Doubled Donor Participation in Second Run
The city's innovative "democracy voucher" program, adopted to diversify campaign donors and candidates, made continued strides in representativeness of Seattle residents.
Koch-Funded Group Seeks to Overturn Voter-Approved Tax on Arizona’s Wealthiest 1%
The right-wing Goldwater Institute has filed a lawsuit to overturn Proposition 208, passed by Arizona voters to help fund public education after years of budget cuts.