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League of Women Voters claims campaign contribution limit increase is bad news listen

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Proposed legislation that is moving its way through Tallahassee would increase the amount of money individuals can contribute to political campaigns from $500 to $10,000. During a conference call Thursday, Lloyd Leonard, director of advocacy for the League of Women Voters said the proposal would discourage some people from writing checks to candidates.

“We need to have more participation by a larger number people in our government and the way to do that is to encourage small contribution...