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Federal Court Dismisses Trump Administration’s Lawsuit to Obtain Private Voter Data from Massachusetts
Voting Rights Groups Help Secure Legal Victory Protecting Data Privacy
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50 State Report: Massachusetts Earns Top Grade for Redistricting from Common Cause
“We’re proud to have taken part in a redistricting process that was inclusive and cooperative. But our work doesn’t end here."
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Voting Rights Groups, Residents Overwhelmingly Support Voting ACCESS Act
Democracy, disability, religious, and homelessness advocates support comprehensive election administration bill
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Editorial: What Florida could teach Massachusetts
The Boston Globe editorial board urges improvements to Massachusetts ethics laws on financial disclosures.
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The Sun Chronicle editorial: Finally, some good news from Beacon Hill
The Sun Chronicle's editorial team supports efforts to bring transparency to municipal governments.
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Massachusetts lawmakers may require hybrid meetings for most public boards
“Public participation in meetings is key."
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Public Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings
“Hybrid access has become an essential part of public life."
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As states hunt for new voters, Massachusetts adds thousands via Medicaid applications
Executive director Geoff Foster talks about the benefits of Massachusetts's automatic voter registration system.
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Election Modernization Coalition Celebrates One Year of the VOTES Act
"We’re grateful that a year ago, our leaders took crucial steps toward a more accessible and equitable democracy."
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Voting Rights Advocates Testify in Support of Common Sense Voting and Redistricting Reforms
Ranked choice voting, lowering the voting age, and redistricting reforms up for debate
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Watchdog Group Testifies in Support of Campaign Finance Reform Bills
Executive director Geoff Foster testified in support of legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations and allow campaign funds to be used for childcare.
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Voting Reform Advocates Host Briefing on Voting ACCESS Act
The Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition hosted lawmakers for a briefing on the Voting ACCESS Act.
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Advocates call for permanent reforms to guarantee hybrid open meetings
Massachusetts legislature temporarily extends virtual access for public meetings