There’s fresh evidence, from the legislative floor to the voting booths to the halls of academia, that the Clean Money, Clean Elections model of full public financing is making a dramatic difference

Quick summary: The Clean Elections systems of Maine and Arizona
are proving to be models for the rest of the nation. But, the
model in Arizona is making some wealthy special interests very

There’s fresh evidence, from the legislative floor to the
voting booths to the halls of academia, that the Clean Money/Clean
Elections model of full public financing is making a dramatic

A few days ago, the General Accounting Office released a new study
entitled, “Early Experiences of Two States That Offer Full

New Mexico's Public Regulation Commission (PRC) oversees some
of the most powerful industries and businesses in the state. The

While the election comes down to the wire, and last-minute money
in the tens of millions remains a critical element in determining

Whatever else happens on Election Day, this much is already clear:
in 48 out of 50 states, the skyrocketing cost of campaigns shows

In Washington, DC, it's business as usual. The other night, Republicans
took in over $33 million at a gala featuring President Bush. Hundreds

Back in August, Massachusetts State Treasurer Shannon O'Brien
was thrilled at how the option of running as a Clean Elections

While Congress wrangles over whether to
shut down soft money, increase hard money and regulate issue ads,