Voters are being urged to stay informed despite widespread use of tricks by anti-solar lobbyists
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Decline in NJ Party Fundraising Reflects National Trends
Decline of transparency and rise of Super PACs have left traditional NJ party fundraising without support
Two States Trying Alternatives to Regulating Money Politics
Regulating money politics since Citizens United has becoming a challenge but new strategies are being tried
Virginia Voter Registration System Hit by Online Glitches
Many citizens attempting to sign up using the Virginia voter registration online system have been blocked
A Look at the North Dakota Tobacco Tax Ballot Measure
Proponents are hoping the North Dakota tobacco tax could boost veteran and healthcare spending
Political Spending by Soda Tax Lobby Targets California
Liberal California represents a huge target for Michael Bloomberg-led soda tax lobby to advance their cause
Florida Judge Clarifies Law on Rejection of Mail Voting Signatures
Rejecting mail voting signatures without notifying voters before it’s too late will be not allowed going forward
Media Turns to Support For Maine’s Instant Runoff Voting Switch
Maine’s instant runoff would involve primaries, elections for senate, the house, governor and members of the Legislature
Obama Joining Redistricting Reform Campaign After Presidency
President is going to join the Eric Holder-led redistricting reform campaign on behalf of the Democrats
Seeking to Overcome Redistricting With Political Nobodies
Candidates can take advantage of national trends to overcome redistricting on a local level if conditions are right