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Liberals still top list of largest super PAC donors

Via Sunlight Foundation With control of the Senate in doubt and Republicans likely to hold on to their majority in the House, liberal power brokers are ramping up their electoral giving. Left-leaning billionaires continue to top the list of the…

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Dist. 52 candidates curtail campaign spending

Via Daily Herald Two years ago, voters in the 52nd House District were in the middle of a full-scale political ad bombardment. Vying for the office was David McSweeney, an investment banker from Barrington Hills, fresh off an expensive three-way…

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Report: Marriage equality would add $2 million to Wyo. economy

Via LGBTQ Nation Extending marriage to same-sex couples in Wyoming would generate an estimated $2.4 million in spending to the state’s economy, according to a new study. Researchers at the Williams Institute, an independent think tank at UCLA’s School of Law, estimates…

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Ex-Gov. John Rowland found guilty of corruption on 7 counts

Via New Haven Register NEW HAVEN >> Former Gov. John G. Rowland was found guilty of campaign corruption charges stemming from his involvement in the failed 2012 5th District congressional campaign of Lisa Wilson-Foley and 2010 campaign of another candidate….

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Rauner’s ethics reform plan targets lobbyists, lawmakers

Via the State Journal Register By Sophia Tareen The Associated Pres Posted Sep. 17, 2014 CHICAGO — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner released a proposal for ethics reform Wednesday that included a temporary ban on Illinois officials becoming lobbyists and…

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Creating A Fair Campaign Financing System In Illinois

Via Reboot illinois For years, voters and politicians alike have complained about the challenges of funding election campaigns. Even municipal campaigns in communities such as Oak Park require a substantial commitment of time and fundraising ability. Public opinion research shows that most…

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Rauner unveils ethics reform proposals

Via Chicago Sun-Times While blasting Gov. Pat Quinn’s record on ethics reform as “just wrapping paper to cover up corruption,” Bruce Rauner unveiled his ethics reform plan at a press conference Wednesday in Chicago. If elected governor, the Republican candidate…

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