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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Arizona’s ban on out-of-precinct voting. What could it mean for North Carolina voters?
“Given what happened eight years ago and Republicans losing that legal battle – they would have a fight on their hands again if they tried to pass that,” Phillips said.
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Grassroots organization calls for criminal investigation of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Common Cause North Carolina is calling for a criminal investigation of Louis DeJoy, U.S. Postmaster General, over campaign donations made by members of his former company. The group says it has uncovered new evidence that DeJoy reimbursed his former employees for campaign donations to Pat McCrory during his run for governor.
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Common Cause calling for North Carolina to investigate Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Common Cause says their latest report points to a pattern of suspicious donations made by DeJoy's past employees who never contributed to a campaign before.
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New scrutiny on postmaster’s campaign donations leads to calls for subpoenas, inquiry
In addition to forwarding Hall's report to the State Board of Elections, Common Cause said Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman should reopen an inquiry into DeJoy’s giving.
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New findings warrant criminal investigation into U.S. Postmaster DeJoy’s alleged ‘straw donor’ scheme in North Carolina
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Bills that would adjust North Carolina election system drawing criticism from voting advocates
"We had a record election year in 2020, Republicans and Democrats and unaffiliated voters came out in record numbers, we ought to be building on that success and not trying to do anything that limits or puts up new barriers for voting," said Common Cause executive director Bob Phillips.
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Bob Phillips of Common Cause NC speaks on potential impact of election change bills
The General Assembly is considering some changes to the state's election laws. What are the potential impacts? We ask Bob Phillips of Common Cause N.C.
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Groups criticize elections bills moving through legislature
Various voting rights groups, including Common Cause NC, hold a news conference to criticize three elections-related bills moving through the General Assembly.
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N.C. Senate Democrats, civil right advocates worry bills claiming to expand voting rights do the exact opposite
Bob Philips, the executive director of Common Cause NC, a grassroots organization said in a press release: “There is absolutely no evidence that this change is needed. It would simply hurt North Carolina voters, especially those in rural communities, who follow the rules but could have their ballot unfairly invalidated because of a delay in mail delivery. We call on legislators to reject Senate Bill 326.”
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New report lays out vision for democracy reform in North Carolina
More than 20 experts from leading research and advocacy organizations proposed reform measures for North Carolina in a report titled "Blueprint for a Stronger Democracy." The report zeroes in on policy discussions around voting, redistricting, campaign finance reforms and judicial accountability.
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Common Cause NC opposes bill narrowing window for election boards to receive absentee ballots in North Carolina
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What happens at legislature matters
For most people, 16 West Jones Street has a far less familiar ring than 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But what happens inside the Legislative Building on Jones Street in Raleigh is just as critical to the lives of North Carolinians as what goes on in the White House or on Capitol Hill.