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WVCCE Blog WVCCE April 10, 2014
Silver Lining in Citizen’s United
If there was a ‘silver lining’ in the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. the FEC, it’s that the court overwhelming affirmed that state can require those who ‘pay to play’ in our elections to fully disclose their financial sources. One comprehensive bill (HB 4463) relating to the disclosure of information on campaign contributions and spending, was introduced last session. More
Issues: Citizens United
Silver Lining in Citizen’s United
If there was a ‘silver lining’ in the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. the FEC, it’s that the court overwhelming affirmed that state can require those who ‘pay to play’ in our elections to fully disclose their financial sources. One comprehensive bill (HB 4463) relating to the disclosure of information on campaign contributions and spending, was introduced last session. More
Issues: Citizens United
WVCCE Blog WVCCE May 10, 2013
Public campaign financing is now permanent for WV state Supreme Court elections, now we need a permanent funding source!
An amazing thing happened at the 2013 legislative session, we made permanent the option for public campaign financing for WV state Supreme Court elections! Against all odds, our coalition worked hard, with your help, to make this happen. More
Issues: Public Financing
Public campaign financing is now permanent for WV state Supreme Court elections, now we need a permanent funding source!
An amazing thing happened at the 2013 legislative session, we made permanent the option for public campaign financing for WV state Supreme Court elections! Against all odds, our coalition worked hard, with your help, to make this happen. More
Issues: Public Financing
WVCCE Blog WVCCE April 2, 2013
Sign New Petition to Keep Public Finance in State Supreme Court Elections
Clean Elections = Fair Courts. Help Make Public Financing a Permanent Part of WV Supreme Court Elections More
Issues: Public Financing
Sign New Petition to Keep Public Finance in State Supreme Court Elections
Clean Elections = Fair Courts. Help Make Public Financing a Permanent Part of WV Supreme Court Elections More
Issues: Public Financing
Press Release WVCCE June 27, 2011
Supporters Say Supreme Court Ruling Disappointing, but Not Fatal for Public Financing
Supporters Say Supreme Court Ruling Disappointing, but Not Fatal for Public Financing More
Issues: Public Financing
Supporters Say Supreme Court Ruling Disappointing, but Not Fatal for Public Financing
Supporters Say Supreme Court Ruling Disappointing, but Not Fatal for Public Financing More
Issues: Public Financing
Press Release WVCCE November 17, 2010
Coalition Members, Legislators Highlight Advantages of Public Financing
(Charleston, W.Va.) Supporters of publicly financed elections gathered at the State Capitol to highlight the advantages of the West Virginia Supreme Court Public Campaign Financing Pilot Project, which was recommended by Governor Joe Manchin and adopted by the legislature earlier this year. More
Issues: Public Financing
Coalition Members, Legislators Highlight Advantages of Public Financing
(Charleston, W.Va.) Supporters of publicly financed elections gathered at the State Capitol to highlight the advantages of the West Virginia Supreme Court Public Campaign Financing Pilot Project, which was recommended by Governor Joe Manchin and adopted by the legislature earlier this year. More
Issues: Public Financing
Press Release WVCCE January 21, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Campaign Finance Laws: Citizens United Decision Could Unleash Flood of Money in Federal and State Elections
Charleston, WV —The U.S. Supreme Court today released its decision in the case Citizens United v. FEC, striking down a ban on independent expenditures by corporations. Today's decision will significantly expand the role of corporate money in elections and repealed more than 100 years of campaign finance law. More
Issues: Citizens United
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Campaign Finance Laws: Citizens United Decision Could Unleash Flood of Money in Federal and State Elections
Charleston, WV —The U.S. Supreme Court today released its decision in the case Citizens United v. FEC, striking down a ban on independent expenditures by corporations. Today's decision will significantly expand the role of corporate money in elections and repealed more than 100 years of campaign finance law. More
Issues: Citizens United
WVCCE Blog WVCCE October 12, 2009
Studies Link Poor Health to Mining Practices but Little is Being Done Is Campaign Cash Contributing to the Lack of a Response?
A new report by the WV People's Election Reform Coalition ties coal industry campaign contributions to the lack of response to several disturbing studies relating mining practices to health problems suffered by coalfield residents. More
Issues: Health
Studies Link Poor Health to Mining Practices but Little is Being Done Is Campaign Cash Contributing to the Lack of a Response?
A new report by the WV People's Election Reform Coalition ties coal industry campaign contributions to the lack of response to several disturbing studies relating mining practices to health problems suffered by coalfield residents. More
Issues: Health
WVCCE Blog WVCCE April 10, 2009
WV Citizens for Clean Elections is pleased to announce the winners of our YouTube Video Contest
1st Place -- Chris Wetzel, Ohio Northern University 2nd Place -- Brendan Daily & the Charleston Catholic High School Political Forum Club 3rd Place -- Shere-Khan Smoot, Allyson Jasper & Emily Hamrick, South Charleston High School 4th Place -- Jillian Carney, Winfield Middle School More
Issues: Clean Elections
WV Citizens for Clean Elections is pleased to announce the winners of our YouTube Video Contest
1st Place -- Chris Wetzel, Ohio Northern University 2nd Place -- Brendan Daily & the Charleston Catholic High School Political Forum Club 3rd Place -- Shere-Khan Smoot, Allyson Jasper & Emily Hamrick, South Charleston High School 4th Place -- Jillian Carney, Winfield Middle School More
Issues: Clean Elections
WVCCE Blog WVCCE February 10, 2009
Clean Elections, Changing the Face of America
The success of Maine and Arizona's Clean Election system is documented in a short video narrated by journalist Bill Moyers. If you would like to receive a copy to share with your friends, neighbors, or others please contact us at ohvec@ohvec.org or call 304-522-0246. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Clean Elections, Changing the Face of America
The success of Maine and Arizona's Clean Election system is documented in a short video narrated by journalist Bill Moyers. If you would like to receive a copy to share with your friends, neighbors, or others please contact us at ohvec@ohvec.org or call 304-522-0246. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Press Release WVCCE May 17, 2006
Voter-Owned Election (VOE) Brings People-Powered Politics to Portland
Voter-Owned Elections (VOE) make Portland elections fair, open, and accountable with a more level playing field, less campaign spending, reduced influence of special interests, and new options for genuine participation in politics by typical residents from nearly all city neighborhoods. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Voter-Owned Election (VOE) Brings People-Powered Politics to Portland
Voter-Owned Elections (VOE) make Portland elections fair, open, and accountable with a more level playing field, less campaign spending, reduced influence of special interests, and new options for genuine participation in politics by typical residents from nearly all city neighborhoods. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Press Release WVCCE October 3, 2005
Reform Institute Applauds Passage of 527 Reform in West Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Reform Institute, a national nonpartisan government reform organization, commented on the passage of campaign finance reforms in West Virginia signed by Governor Joe Manchin on Friday. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Reform Institute Applauds Passage of 527 Reform in West Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Reform Institute, a national nonpartisan government reform organization, commented on the passage of campaign finance reforms in West Virginia signed by Governor Joe Manchin on Friday. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Press Release WVCCE October 2, 2005
Passage of landmark reform bill deserves praise
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Citizens for Clean Elections, a statewide coalition of organizations promoting fair and clean elections in West Virginia, commended the state legislature and Governor Manchin for supporting a bill to regulate 527 committees and other groups that engage in electioneering that masquerades as “issue advocacy.” The bill, passed unanimously by the state Senate and on a 91-4 vote in the House during the recent special session, came in response to millions of dollars spent on negative political advertising during the state Supreme Court race in 2004. The coalition also acknowledged Secretary of State Betty Ireland for her support and commitment to enforcing the new law. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Passage of landmark reform bill deserves praise
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Citizens for Clean Elections, a statewide coalition of organizations promoting fair and clean elections in West Virginia, commended the state legislature and Governor Manchin for supporting a bill to regulate 527 committees and other groups that engage in electioneering that masquerades as “issue advocacy.” The bill, passed unanimously by the state Senate and on a 91-4 vote in the House during the recent special session, came in response to millions of dollars spent on negative political advertising during the state Supreme Court race in 2004. The coalition also acknowledged Secretary of State Betty Ireland for her support and commitment to enforcing the new law. More
Issues: Clean Elections
Press Release WVCCE February 7, 2005
Coalition Supports Legislative Recommendation for Campaign Finance Reform
At its Legislative Interim meeting in Charleston on Monday (February 7), the Select Committee on Campaign Finance Reform Committee recommended passage a pilot project to provide full public financing to legislative candidates who agree to limit their spending and reject all private donations. This voluntary system is modeled after laws in Maine and Arizona, where it is now the political norm to run for office free of direct dependence on private campaign contributions. More
Issues: Public Financing
Coalition Supports Legislative Recommendation for Campaign Finance Reform
At its Legislative Interim meeting in Charleston on Monday (February 7), the Select Committee on Campaign Finance Reform Committee recommended passage a pilot project to provide full public financing to legislative candidates who agree to limit their spending and reject all private donations. This voluntary system is modeled after laws in Maine and Arizona, where it is now the political norm to run for office free of direct dependence on private campaign contributions. More
Issues: Public Financing
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