D.C. statehood bid gets a boost from mention inside draft proposal of Democratic Party Platform
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The Green Billionaire Taking Over Colorado’s Legislature
Donations in legislative races in Colorado by Green billionaire Tom Steyer are tipping the scales
Secret Political Donations in the States
State governments are being overwhelmed by a new influx of new class of secret political donations
What Could Go Wrong? A New Connecticut Voter Registration System
The latest Connecticut voter registration plans put a burden on the Department of Motor Vehicles
Judge Questions Expanse of Wisconsin Voter ID Impact
Wisconsin voter ID impact mostly affects minority voters and brings benefit to Republicans
Washington DC Campaign to Become 51st State Continues
Progress towards becoming a state is being made thanks to new Washington DC campaign
Google-Style Ohio Transparency System Working Wonders
Government in Ohio transparency plans from the State Treasurer’s Office are nation’s most expansive
Uber Lobbying Campaign Picks Up Speed in NJ
With a little help from army of Twitter bots, a massive Uber lobbying campaign is underway in NJ
Analysis of NJ Gun Lobby Political Spending
The NJ gun lobby remains force to be reckoned in state politics despite drop off in donations
State Corporate Political Donation Restrictions Under Threat
Lawsuit seeks to end curbs on state corporate political donation just like Citizens United