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Common Cause Leads Fight to Restore Inspector Generals’ Access to Public Records
New bill protects transparency after Attorney General guidance hamstrings anti-corruption watchdogs
MD Press
Media Contacts
Maya Majikas
Communications Strategist
mmajikas@commoncause.org
Joanne Antoine
Executive Director
jantoine@commoncause.org
443-906-0442
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Md. Bd. of Elections member resigns after being charged with Jan. 6 crimes
“It is sickening to think that Ayala was making decisions about our elections after allegedly participating in the attempted insurrection,” said Morgan Drayton, policy and engagement manager at Common Cause Maryland.
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Advocates renew press to change how legislative vacancies are filled
Maryland Public Interest Group and Common Cause Maryland are advocating for a change to how legislative vacancies are filled.
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Former Maryland state elections board member arrested on Jan. 6 insurrection crimes
"It is concerning that he was allowed to be a part of the Board, but we are grateful that he will be held accountable for his crimes, even if it is three years later."
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Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
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Statement from Common Cause Maryland on Bd. of Elections Member Charged with Jan. 6 Crimes
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Julian Jones withdraws amendments that would weaken the county inspector genera
The Baltimore County Council unanimously passes two bills to solidify the powers of the inspector general after Jones backs off
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‘Sustained, egregious, and damaging to your reputation’: Baltimore County officials, residents criticize council chair for inspector general amendments
Executive director Joanne Antoine speaks out against recent efforts to curtail the investigative powers of the Inspector General.
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NEW REPORT: Maryland’s public campaign financing programs encourage, empower small donors
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Common Cause Maryland Calls for Baltimore County Council to Secure the Independence of the Inspector General
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Editorial: Finding a better way to fill Maryland’s state legislative vacancies
The Baltimore Sun's editorial staff writes in support of Common Cause Maryland's calls to reform the General Assembly's process for filling legislative vacancies.
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The Dirty Tricks the GOP Is Using to Keep Abortion Off the Ballot in 2024
The Rolling Stone talks with Common Cause Maryland about statewide efforts to enshrine the right to abortion.
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A renewed push to change how vacancies are filled in Md. legislature
“The General Assembly can’t continue to allow a handful of individuals to speak on behalf of thousands of voters."