Case Studies

Save Our Constitution

Grassroots Campaigns for Save Our Constitution

In Florida, an initiative was put on the ballot that would require comprehensive land use decisions be subjected to a vote by the public if it did not strictly follow the most recent usage plan.  The so-called "Hometown Democracy" amendment, if passed, would alter the state's constitution and force citizens ...

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Maryland State Teachers Association

Grassroots Campaigns for Maryland State Teachers Association

With state resources tightening, the Maryland State Teachers Association (MSTA) faced a number of adverse legislative issues in 2008 and needed to implement a multi-front campaign to elect pro-public education candidates.

The MSTA's Fund for Children PAC had historically supplied money to support campaign endeavors but had seen donations decline for ...

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The Stem Cell Research and Cures Amendment

Grassroots Campaigns for Missouri Coalition of Life Saving Cures

In 2006, The Stem Cell Research and Cures Amendment was placed on the ballot in Missouri.  If passed, it would allow citizens access to stem cell research and the prospective cures that are permitted under federal law.  Interest groups would be unable to ban this access as they unsuccessfully ...

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