Illinois and other states may eliminate contribution limits to candidates to offset unlimited outside spending.

A group of clergy is challenging the tax status of the American Legislative Exchange Council.

Corporate cash and adroit lobbying have helped crush the Army’s effort to stop work on its premier tank.

'Good government' group wants more light to shine on lawmakers in the Sunshine State

About the Transportation Lobby project

The first in a multi-part voting rights investigation by college journalism students from across the country.

Court ruling has state voters in a tricky situation with different registration requirements — based on which form they fill out.

Photo ID laws and other new voting restrictions in a number of Southern states raise questions about impact on minorities.

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Latinos could be a potent voting force in the Southwest, but traditionally low voter turnout could get even lower with new ID laws.