Following Connecticut’s lead, Florida just passed a new and very progressive campaign finance reform law. I have long advocated cleaning up money in politics, and while Congress has passed some reforms, states are leading the way with even stronger changes. Although no law is perfect, as evidenced by the criticism received in both Connecticut and Florida, the recent campaign finance legislations are imperative for generating national awareness and ultimately reform. Public financing of campaigns, limiting contributions and banning gifts from lobbyists and state contractors are great steps toward restoring our democracy. The links below provide more information about the new laws.

12/9/2005 St. Petersburg Times Article
Lawmakers ban gifts from lobbyists; Florida's legislators enact one of the nation's strictest laws; a critic says it has a loophole "big enough to drive a Mack truck through."

12/1/2005 Washington Post Article
Connecticut Senate Passes Campaign Finance Laws

11/29/2005 Hartford Courant Article
Closing In On Election Reform