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Money & Influence 01.18.2022

Howard County Council to consider bill to Fix Fair Elections Program

The Howard County Council will hold a public hearing tonight on legislation to fix a provision that is blocking Fair Elections funding for at least one candidate who wishes to participate in the program and qualifies for matching funds.

Money & Influence 01.11.2022

Coalition Calls on Howard County Executive and Council to Save Fair Elections Program

The County has been unwilling to distribute funds to participating candidates who have qualified for matching funds.

Advocates for Open Government call on Senate and House Leadership to ensure public access during the 2022 legislative session

Common Cause MD and other organizations are calling on both the Senate and House of Delegates to improve their COVID-19 public-access protocols - and to make them permanent.

Money & Influence 01.4.2022

Fair Elections Fund Resolution Introduced in Anne Arundel County

If the County Council passes the resolution, this will put the question of creating a Fair Elections Fund on the ballot for public vote in the November 2022 Election.

12.21.2021

Baltimore County Council passes Fair Election Fund in bipartisan vote, including spending limits and increased qualifying thresholds

Baltimore County joins 5 other jurisdictions in Maryland in enacting campaign finance reform. Proponents of the program say it will serve as a counterweight to traditional campaign financing which depends on large and corporate donors.

Money & Influence 11.15.2021

Baltimore County: Bill Implementing Question A Filed Today

Baltimore County has moved one step closer to implementing a Fair Election Fund, as voters directed in the November 2020 elections. Today, County Council President Julian Jones introduced legislation creating a small donor public campaign financing option.

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