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Democracy
Jurists, Business Leaders, Reform Groups Join “Justice for Sale” Case
High Court urged to require West Virginia judge’s recusal in suit involving campaign support.
– 01/06/09
Study Presents New York State Senate with First Test on Reform
In an update to reports released in 2004 and 2006, the Center’s study finds that the legislative process in Albany remains broken, and offers concrete recommendations for reform.
– 01/05/09
Federal Court Upholds CT Pay-to-Play Ban
Law addressed in Connecticut scandal similar to Blagojevich’s in Illinois.
– 12/19/08
Cert Granted in WV Coal Mine Case
Supreme Court to weigh in on money in the courtroom; grants cert in judicial elections case.
– 11/14/08
Buying Time—Spending Rockets Before Elections
Candidates, interest groups, and political parties combined to spend $19,861,269 on television advertisements in state Supreme Court elections nationwide this year, announced two national watchdog groups.
– 11/13/08
Statement on Election Day
Universal voter registration, contingency plans needed to ensure every eligible vote can cast a vote that counts.
– 11/05/08
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Challenge to North Carolina Courts’ Public Finance System
Upheld below, North Carolina provision Reduces Power of Wealthy Special Interests in Judicial Election
– 11/03/08
Court to Coffman: No More Purging
The Court today again told Secretary of State Mike Coffman to cease and desist from any additional removal of names from registration lists before Election Day.
– 10/31/08
Virginia Officials Blocking Eligible Student Voters
Voting advocates urge local registrar to stop challenging students with university address listed on registration forms.
– 10/31/08
Colorado District Court Judge Orders Secretary of State to Cease and Desist Voter Purges
Voting rights groups asked a District Court judge to order the Secretary of State to cease and desist all cancellations between now and November 4th. The order was granted this afternoon.
– 10/31/08