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La Coalition pour le droit de vote publie son rapport sur le jour du scrutin

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La Coalition pour le droit de vote publie son rapport sur le jour du scrutin

Le Comité directeur du programme de protection des élections du Massachusetts, un groupe d'organisations civiques et communautaires à l'échelle de l'État, a publié son analyse sur les conditions de vote dans le Massachusetts lors de l'élection présidentielle de 2024.

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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 : Des groupes veulent rendre la législature du Massachusetts plus ouverte et transparente

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MassLive : Des groupes veulent rendre la législature du Massachusetts plus ouverte et transparente

Une coalition de groupes de défense du gouvernement ouvert recommande des changements majeurs aux règles régissant le processus législatif du Massachusetts, afin de rendre la législature plus accessible et ouverte au public.

Les groupes recommandent également d'élargir la loi sur les archives publiques de l'État pour qu'elle s'applique au bureau du gouverneur, à la législature et au système judiciaire.

Common Cause MA salue la décision de la Cour suprême de l'État d'interdire les contributions des entreprises aux campagnes politiques

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Common Cause MA salue la décision de la Cour suprême de l'État d'interdire les contributions des entreprises aux campagnes politiques

Common Cause Massachusetts soutient la décision de la Cour suprême de l'État d'aujourd'hui, qui a conclu qu'une interdiction des contributions des entreprises aux campagnes politiques aide à prévenir la corruption et ne viole pas les droits du Premier Amendement des entreprises.

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