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The real scandal behind 'IRS-gate'

Crain's ran my op-ed on the recent controversy over IRS investigation of non-profit applicants with "conservative sounding" names. For reasons beyond my comprehension, I can't comment on my own op-ed, so I'm reposting it here, where the comments thread might be more accessible.



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Senate Supports Improvements to Statement of Economic Interest

A plan to rewrite the Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) form candidates and top public officials must complete earned the strong backing of the Illinois Senate this week, winning support from 52 Senators and moving across the hallway to the House of Representatives for consideration.



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ICPR joins IL Supreme Court Justice to discuss ethics, judicial campaign contributions

ICPR co-sponsored a panel discussion with the Chicago Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick Dym, Ltd., and Cohen Law Group, PC. April 24.



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Independence USA SuperPAC Set the Agenda in the Second Congressional



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$1.6 million reasons to be concerned about SuperPACs in Illinois elections

 Yesterday, January 10, was the first hearing of the Campaign Finance Reform Task Force to discuss independent expenditures and so-called SuperPACs. The Task Force, created by statute to monitor election laws, is to report to the General Assembly and the Governor by the end of the month about how adequate current rules are for ensuring that SuperPACs do not corrupt the process. ICPR Deputy Director David Morrison testified at yesterday's hearing, alongside UIS Prof. Emeritus Kent Redfield. Here's a summary of what we said:

 



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17 Legislative Campaigns Top the $1M Mark

ICPR's analysis of legislative races finds 17 contests that have exceeded the $1M mark -- 9 Senate campaigns and 8 House races.

 



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ICPR Releases List of Top Donors to Legislative Candidates

ICPR's analysis of contributions to candidates for state House and Senate reveals the following top aggregate donors to candidates for state House and Senate:

 

1) Democratic Party of IL ($4,958,254)

2) IL Republican Party     ($2,245,342)

3) Senate Democratic Victory Fund      ($2,034,281)



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Another attempt to knock down Illinois' contribution limits fails

A last-ditch appeal by Illinois Liberty PAC to undo the state’s campaign finance reform in the weeks before Election Day has failed.



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Voting is Open

Election Day is two weeks from now but if you want to vote now, you have several options. Early voting has started around the state.


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Time is ticking: Voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 9

Want to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6? We sure hope so.

The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Unsure if you're registered at your current address? Check it out using this handy tool from the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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