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Ethics 07.22.2014

Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill Making Improvements to the Political Reform Act -- AB 800

Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 800, authored by Assembly Member Richard Gordon (D-Menlo Park) and advocated for by California Common Cause.

Ethics 07.22.2014

LA City Ethics Commission Approves Recommendations to Strengthen Public Financing System

Today the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission approved recommended changes to the matching funds program that would increase the match rate to 6:1 for both primary elections and general elections.

Ballot Initiative Transparency Act -- to CLARIFY and SIMPLIFY California's initiative process -- Passes Senate Committee

With nearly eight in 10 California voters supporting improvements to the state's initiative process that increase clarity and provide voters more information, SB 1253 (Steinberg) was approved Tuesday by the State Senate's Elections Committee.

Voting & Elections 07.22.2014

Los Angeles Commission Recommends Moving Election Day

In Los Angeles, voter turnout rates are on the decline. Voter turnout in LA County for the Tuesday June 3rd Primary Election was 13 percent.

Voting & Elections 07.22.2014

Redistricting Reform Breakthrough: Civil Rights and Democracy Organizations Unite Around: "Redistricting Principles for a More Perfect Union"

A diverse coalition of 16 civil rights and democracy organizations unveiled today a set of principles that should guide any process for drawing legislative lines.

Voting & Elections 07.22.2014

California Ranks 49th on Elections Performance Index

According to the Pew Charitable Trusts' latest Elections Performance Index (EPI), California ranks 49th in the first comprehensive assessment of election administration in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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