Campaign Finance Reform/Money in Pol
Monday, November 27, 2023
Kentucky’s gubernatorial race breaks records, exceeds $44 million
By Anna Massoglia and Jimmy Cloutier for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for the OpenSecrets-Pu…
NY Rep. George Santos survives expulsion vote. Now what?
A vote to expel U.S. New York Rep. George Santos, R-Queens, from the House failed last week to reach the needed two-thirds majority. But his troubles …
Sen. Brown maintains grassroots fundraising lead in Ohio U.S. Senate race
By Harshawn Ratanpal for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection reporting for the OpenSecrets-Public News Service Co…
NH Democrats begin Biden primary write-in campaign
Some New Hampshire Democrats have begun a write-in campaign for President Joe Biden since his name will no longer appear on the state's 2024 president…
Kentucky governor’s race on track for new fundraising record
By Anna Massoglia for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for the OpenSecrets-Public News Service C…
AZ Republican leaves Capitol Hill, cites dysfunction
Arizona U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko - R-Peoria - recently announced she will not be seeking re-election next year. In a statement, Lesko said traveling …
About 1 in 3 Missourians Isn't Registered to Vote
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and Missourians have many locations where they can register to vote - from community colleges and …
Local and State Politics Grow Increasingly 'Nationalized'
Political candidates running for federal office have grown increasingly reliant on out-of-state donations, according to a new report. Government …
Campaign Finance Watchdogs Support WA Disclosure Law in Meta Case
Campaign-finance watchdog groups are standing up in favor of Washington's disclosure law in court. Facebook parent company Meta has challenged the …
Maine 'Clean Elections' Campaign Shifts to November Ballot
Advocates for "clean" elections in Maine are gearing up for a November ballot referendum that would ban foreign government spending in state elections…
Lawmakers Consider Changes to Maine’s Clean Election Law
Lawmakers in Maine are considering legislation to allow candidates seeking county level offices to receive taxpayer funds under the Maine Clean Electi…
MA Bill Would Let Candidates Use Campaign Funds for Child Care
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill to allow candidates seeking state or local office to use campaign funds for child care. Child care is …