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La Coalición por el Derecho al Voto publica un informe del día de las elecciones

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La Coalición por el Derecho al Voto publica un informe del día de las elecciones

El Comité Directivo del Programa de Protección Electoral de Massachusetts, un grupo de organizaciones cívicas y comunitarias de todo el estado, publicó su análisis sobre las condiciones de votación en Massachusetts en las elecciones presidenciales de 2024.

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Geoff Foster

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gfoster@commoncause.org

Dera Silvestre

Estratega de comunicaciones regionales
dsilvestre@commoncause.org
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WBUR: How OxyContin’s Maker Sought To Influence Mass. Legislators

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WBUR: How OxyContin’s Maker Sought To Influence Mass. Legislators

In Massachusetts, money buys access to legislators, says Pam Wilmot, the executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts, a nonpartisan democracy group. “It’s an unfortunate part of the political system where I think the public is the ultimately the loser,” Wilmot said.

Amid ‘slush fund’ criticism, nearly all legislative caucuses will forgo outside donations

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Amid ‘slush fund’ criticism, nearly all legislative caucuses will forgo outside donations

That the Black and Latino Caucus voluntarily identified a donor is encouraging, but the process still should have a formal mechanism for disclosure, said Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts. “That should be part of the package — having strict disclosure of the source of the funds and the amount so it’s all above board and the public can weigh in if there are any other issues,” Wilmot said. “I think the good news is that the vast majority of caucuses are not going along with raising money from outside...

Boston Herald: Progressive Boston City Council expected as race takes shape

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Boston Herald: Progressive Boston City Council expected as race takes shape

The City Council has emerged as a progressive stronghold in the city and experts predict the body will continue trending leftward in the upcoming municipal election, as more women and candidates of color seek office.

WGBH: Should Massachusetts Change How Residents Vote?

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WGBH: Should Massachusetts Change How Residents Vote?

If ever there was a case to be made for election reform, some say you need to look no further than what just happened Tuesday night in Fall River. Mayor Jasiel Correia is facing federal fraud charges, and Tuesday night, he was recalled by voters. But on that very same ballot, he was elected mayor again, essentially succeeding himself. Pam Wilmot is with Common Cause Massachusetts and advocates for electoral reform.

Boston Business Journal: Labor, business groups face off over proposed union donation limits

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Boston Business Journal: Labor, business groups face off over proposed union donation limits

Wilmot submitted a petition to Office of Campaign and Political Finance on Nov. 7, asking the agency to reexamine the “rulemaking concerning political activity by nonprofit entities, groups, organizations and unincorporated associates,” after the Supreme Judicial Court upheld a longstanding ban on campaign donations from businesses. In response, the OCPF drafted the proposed regulation. During the Tuesday hearing on the proposed rule, Wilmot said the draft regulation “was the appropriate thing to do.”

Boston Herald: City Council votes to lengthen own terms

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Boston Herald: City Council votes to lengthen own terms

A push to lengthen terms for City Councilors inched forward Wednesday, as the council voted 11-2 to double its term lengths — from two to four years — despite concerns that its effects would further hurt the city’s already dismal voter turnout.

Cape Cod Times: Common Cause leader speaks in Brewster about election reform

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Cape Cod Times: Common Cause leader speaks in Brewster about election reform

In Massachusetts, Common Cause has led campaigns to bring about a host of democratic reforms including online voter registration, automatic voter registration and election security measures to protect against cyber attacks and domestic hacking, the state chapter’s executive director, Pam Wilmot, told a group of 50 Sunday afternoon.

Worchester Business Journal: Draft rule would cut union contributions to candidates

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Worchester Business Journal: Draft rule would cut union contributions to candidates

"We're definitely pleased that the agency adopted our recommendations with just a few minor tweaks," said Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts. "We look forward to looking more thoroughly at the details, and the process will continue, but we think it's the right decision based on the statute, the law and good public policy."

Midterm 2018 Election: Top Things You Should Know

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Midterm 2018 Election: Top Things You Should Know

Early Voting has begun in Massachusetts. The early voting period runs from Monday, October 22 to Friday, November 2, 2018.

MassLive: Groups want to make Massachusetts Legislature more open and transparent

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MassLive: Groups want to make Massachusetts Legislature more open and transparent

A coalition of open government advocacy groups is recommending major changes to the rules governing Massachusetts' legislative process, in order to make the Legislature more accessible and open to the public.

The groups also recommend broadening the state's public records law to apply to the governor's office, the Legislature and the judiciary.

Common Cause MA Applauds State Supreme Judicial Court Decision to Ban Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns

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Common Cause MA Applauds State Supreme Judicial Court Decision to Ban Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns

Common Cause Massachusetts supports today’s state Supreme Judicial Court’s decision, which concluded that a ban on corporate contributions to political campaigns helps prevent corruption and does not violate business’ First Amendment rights.

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