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Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections

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.
David Moore Dec 15, 2022
Koch-Funded Group Seeks to Overturn Voter-Approved Tax on Arizona’s Wealthiest 1%

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.
David Moore Dec 16, 2020
Oregon Voters To Decide on Limitless Corporate Political Donations

Oregon Voters To Decide on Limitless Corporate Political Donations

In one of only five states with no limits on corporate contributions to candidates, a coalition of grassroots groups seeks to enshrine the ability for voters to pass campaign finance laws.
David Moore Aug 28, 2020
Opposition to South Dakota Amendment to Regulate Lobbyists Funded by… Lobbyists

Opposition to South Dakota Amendment to Regulate Lobbyists Funded by… Lobbyists

Meanwhile, six people from outside of South Dakota account for $150,000 of the roughly $400,000 that the support campaign raised.
Jay Cassano Oct 31, 2018

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