Civic Engagement & Voting
Monday, March 18, 2024
New campaign finance law limits OR donor influence
Oregon lawmakers took a step toward limiting the impact of money on elections during the legislative session. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2024…
Monday, March 18, 2024
Possible public-comment overhaul stirs backlash in Fargo
Public comment has long been a staple of local government meetings. But in North Dakota and other parts of the country, this engagement tool faces a …
Monday, March 18, 2024
Voucher, 'school choice' advocates work to influence Texas elections
By Jimmy Cloutier for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for Texas News Service reporting for the OpenSecrets-Public News Service Collaboratio…
Friday, March 15, 2024
Concerns around AI ramp up as 2024 election approaches
As we inch closer to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, experts are discussing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence and disinformation …
Friday, March 15, 2024
Alabama grassroots groups fight restrictive legislation
In the thick of Alabama's legislative battles and with election season peaking, a surge of controversial bills is sparking concern among civic groups…
Friday, March 15, 2024
GA advocates rally against legislation aimed at immigrants
Advocates for immigrants gathered at the Georgia State Capitol this week, urging lawmakers to stop legislation they see as potentially harmful…
IN gov signs controversial voting bill into law
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed legislation to purge Indiana's voter rolls, with the goal of preventing election fraud. The Republican-sponsored bill …
Survey: CA women age 40-plus highly likely to vote
Nearly 80% of California women age 40 and older say they are highly motivated to vote, according to a new survey from AARP. Researchers for the new …
Weld County’s Latino community wins court case on gerrymandered maps
Weld County commissioners are headed back to the drawing board, after a county district court ruled that their voter district maps created after the 2…
Ballot measures backed by conservatives could give blow to WA budget
While three initiatives received the go-ahead to appear on Washington's November ballot at the end the legislative session last week, three that have …
WI voter hopes Biden speech leads to more meaningful discourse
From the economy to humanitarian aid, President Joe Biden touched on many topics in last night's State of the Union address. With attention now back …
International Women's Day: 50+ women make up influential voting bloc
It's International Women's Day, and AARP is highlighting the important role older women will play in this year's election. The organization recently …