Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published

Minnesota Democrats Pass Voting Rights Bill in Committee

The Democracy for the People Act, backed by a coalition of Minnesota groups, would also increase disclosure of political spending in state races.

STOCK TICKER Primary category in which blog post is published

STOCK TICKER: Blumenthal’s Wife Invests in Biotech Hedge Fund as He Chairs Panel Overseeing Drug Prices

As a consumer protection subcommittee chairman, Blumenthal has focused on the role pharmaceutical benefit managers play in driving up the cost of drugs.

Defense Primary category in which blog post is published

Gallego Opposes Progressives on Cutting Pentagon Budget

In repeated votes, Gallego has sided against amendments from his Progressive Caucus colleagues that would have reduced the Department of Defense budget by 10%.

Tech Primary category in which blog post is published

Apple Spent Record Amount on Lobbying as it Fought Antitrust Legislation

The company topped off its record lobbying year with a record fourth quarter.

Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published

No Labels Makes Initial Investment in Bipartisan Presidential Ticket

The dark money group has spent millions of dollars preparing for a possible ticket with Sen. Joe Manchin as its presidential nominee in the event of a Biden-Trump rematch.

Defense Primary category in which blog post is published

Lockheed-Funded Granger Vows to Protect Defense Spending

Republican Rep. Kay Granger, the number one recipient of defense sector donations in the House and a "vocal supporter" of the over-budget F-35 fighter program, will chair the House Committee on Appropriations.

Climate Primary category in which blog post is published

Oil Industry Completes Sweep of Congressional Energy Committees

Cathy McMorris Rodgers will take control of the Energy and Commerce Committee after receiving more money from oil and gas PACs than any other House Republican.

Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published

Corporate Dems’ Rapidly Growing ‘Dark Money’ Arm

Tax documents reveal the group Center Forward received a record $18.8 million in 2021 and spent big to back conservative Democrats who bucked their party on drug pricing reforms.

Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published

Oakland Voters Approve ‘Democracy Dollars’ Program to Boost Participation in City Elections

An Oakland ballot measure creating a public campaign financing option and strengthening transparency in election spending passed with strong support.

Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published

Leonard Leo-Tied Group Pushing Radical Election Theory Got $66 Million Recently From ‘Dark Money’ Hub

The Honest Elections Project helped catapult an extreme legal theory on elections to the Supreme Court.

Lobbying Primary category in which blog post is published

Drug Lobby Revenues Skyrocket During Covid Pandemic

Lobbying giant PhRMA reported revenues of more than $600 million in 2021, a new record for the group.

Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published

Trump-Backed MAGA Hub Growing Rapidly, Tax Docs Reveal

The Conservative Partnership Institute, whose leaders include former Trump lawyer Cleta Mitchell, saw its funding balloon with more than $45 million in donations last year as it spread disinformation about widespread voter fraud.

Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published

REVEALED: Oil Industry Lobbying Group Funded ‘Dark Money’ Ad Campaign for Conservative Democrats

The American Petroleum Institute's latest tax filing reveals payments to an opaque group that has spent millions on ads promoting Henry Cuellar, Kyrsten Sinema, and other conservative Democrats.

2022 Primary category in which blog post is published

With Abortion Access at Stake, These Companies Donated to Anti-Choice Georgia Republican AG Chris Carr

Carr squeaked out a re-election win over a Democratic rival who pledged that she would not enforce Georgia's "heartbeat law" abortion ban.

2022 Primary category in which blog post is published

Oil and Gas Companies Fuel GOP Congressional Takeover Attempt

As it collects record profits, Big Oil is donating more than ever to the largest Republican super PACs.

Democracy Primary category in which blog post is published

Leonard Leo’s ‘Dark Money’ Group Donates Millions to Back Republican State Campaigns

An opaque conservative group closely linked with Trump legal adviser Leonard Leo donated nearly $2 million to the Republican State Leadership Committee last quarter.

Energy Primary category in which blog post is published

How Manchin Capitalized on Being at the Center of the IRA Debate

The senator formed a new fundraising vehicle that lets him solicit larger contribution checks.

2022 Primary category in which blog post is published

Illinois Billionaire-Funded Super PAC Floods Competitive Florida House Race With Negative Ads

Progress Pinellas PAC has spent $4.7 million on ads and mailers attacking Republican candidate Anna Paulina Luna.

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