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David Vance
National Media Strategist
dvance@commoncause.org
240-605-8600
Katie Scally
Direktor ng Komunikasyon
kscally@commoncause.org
408-205-1257
Ariana Marmolejo
Regional Communications Strategist (Kanluran)
amarmolejo@commoncause.org
Jennifer Garcia
Regional Communications Strategist (Timog)
jgarcia@commoncause.org
Kenny Colston
Regional Communications Strategist (Midwest)
kcolston@commoncause.org
Ang network ng Common Cause ng mga eksperto sa reporma sa demokrasya ng pambansa at estado ay madalas na mga komentarista sa media. Upang makipag-usap sa isa sa aming mga eksperto, mangyaring makipag-ugnayan sa sinumang miyembro ng press team sa itaas.
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Omaha World Herald: Nebraska Legislature examines new rules to limit filibusters
"The removal of party registration as a factor in selecting committee members may lead to a lack of diversity in thought and perspective, resulting in skewed representation that doesn't accurately (represent) the political landscape of our state," Geis said.
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Los Angeles Times: DWP board members held private contract talks with vendor, prompting ethics questions
“If the meeting was to hash out the contract and tell the company that they’re going to vote for them, and what the contract would look like — that sort of thing shouldn’t be happening in a private forum,” he said.
“Even if it’s legal, it doesn’t seem appropriate,” McMorris added.
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The Daily Beast: Marjorie Taylor Greene Hit With Federal Fine for Illegal Fundraising
The group declared that under federal campaign finance law, federal candidates and...
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Orlando Sentinel/Sun Sentinel (Editoryal): Ang con-con con job ng Lehislatura
Ano ang maaari mong gawin? Lagdaan ang online na petisyon ng Common Cause na tumututol sa isang Article V convention. Subaybayan kung paano bumoto ang iyong mambabatas sa masasamang panukalang batas na ito. Pagkatapos ay bumoto laban sa sinumang nag-iisip na ito ay isang magandang ideya.
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Boston Globe: As session begins, R.I. House requests no more than 15 bills per legislator
"When you watch 'School House Rock,' no one says, 'That poor bill sitting on Capitol Hill can only have 14 friends,' " Marion said, referring to a series of educational cartoons that ran on Saturday morning TV in the 1970s and '80s, including "I'm Just A...
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Yahoo! News/ Las Cruces Sun-News: Old restrictions on NM Legislature no longer work
The organization’s survey showed that 64% of respondents supported legislator salaries, and 70% supported longer sessions. Support cut across party and regional lines.
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Yahoo! News/Kansas City Star: Do you trust far-right politicians working to remake the Kansas and US Constitutions?
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Public News Service: Bill aims to restore voting rights for those incarcerated in Alabama, US
"This is the first really expansive bill that would allow everyone -- including those who are currently incarcerated, on parole and probation -- to vote in a federal election," Desir explained.
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Washington Times: Share of unelected legislators target of reform movement
Common Cause and some lawmakers aim to change the process during the three-month General Assembly session that opens on Jan. 10.
A survey released in October by Common Cause Maryland found that 85% of the state’s residents favor a switch to a special elections system.
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Honolulu Civil Beat: Dark Clouds And A Little Sunshine: Here’s The Forecast For Legislative Reform in ’24
Common Cause won’t be alone. The State Campaign Spending Commission also plans to seek expansion of public financing of campaigns.
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Providence Journal: What RI’s state officers want in 2024
"We want Rhode Island to join the 22 states, including four of the six New England states, that give voters the option to register up to and on Election Day," says Common Cause executive director John Marion.
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New York Times: How to Boost Voter Turnout With Just One Signature