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Geoff Foster Executive Director Common Cause Massachusetts

ACLU challenges Trump administration’s push for full access to Massachusetts voter rolls

February 17, 2026

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts and the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project have filed legal motions to prevent the Trump administration from accessing unredacted voter rolls in Massachusetts.

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Senate passes bipartisan act led by Common Cause for greater ballot spending transparency

January 16, 2026

The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved the Ballot Spending Transparency Act (H.868/S.507), a bill designed to strengthen disclosure requirements for spending on statewide ballot questions.

Voting groups move against DOJ bid for Massachusetts voter data

December 23, 2025

Voting rights organizations and a Massachusetts voter have moved to intervene in a federal case to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining personal data of Massachusetts voters.

Bill advances requiring hybrid public meetings across Massachusetts

December 19, 2025

A bill to update Massachusetts’ Open Meeting Law and require hybrid meetings has advanced in the legislature, drawing support from disability rights, press freedom, and civic groups.

Massachusetts legislature rescinds previous calls for article v constitutional convention

November 19, 2025

The Massachusetts legislature has rescinded all previous calls for an Article V constitutional convention, responding to concerns from advocacy groups and lawmakers about potential risks to the U.S. Constitution and individual rights.

Advocates push legislature to withdraw support for article v constitutional convention

November 13, 2025

Today in Boston, leaders from good government organizations, labor unions, and reproductive rights groups addressed the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs to support H.4692 and S.2684.

Massachusetts lawmakers seek repeal of old calls for U.S. constitutional convention

October 30, 2025

Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem and House Assistant Majority Leader Alice Hanlon Peisch have introduced resolutions in the Massachusetts legislature to rescind all previous state applications for a convention under Article V of the U.S....

Bill aims for real-time disclosure of funding behind Massachusetts ballot questions

October 22, 2025

Common Cause Massachusetts has voiced its support for the Ballot Spending Transparency Act (H.868/S.507), a bill aimed at increasing transparency in campaign spending on statewide ballot questions.

Advocates support bill for hybrid access to public meetings in Massachusetts

October 14, 2025

Municipal leaders, disability advocates, and open government organizations have voiced their support for H. 3299, a bill introduced by Representative Antonio Cabral.

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Lawrence City Council criticized for ending vote-by-mail in 2025 municipal election

September 28, 2025

The Election Modernization Coalition has criticized the Lawrence City Council's recent decision to prohibit vote-by-mail for the upcoming November 2025 municipal election.

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