Chief Justice Roberts Keeps ‘Dark Money’ Dark
Starting tomorrow, political groups were going to have to reveal their anonymous donors—until Chief Justice Roberts stepped in.
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After Years of Obstruction, Congress Passes Electronic Filing Requirement for Senate Candidates
By Donald Shaw Influence Primary category in which blog post is published
New York Special Interests Unload Outside Money to Help GOP-Aligned Dems
By Alex Kotch New York Primary category in which blog post is published
Mysterious Political Group Linked to N.Y. Sen. Martin Dilan is Funded by Big Real Estate
By Alex Kotch New York Primary category in which blog post is published
Unions Given Tappan Zee Bridge Work Made Massive Donations to Cuomo
By Josefa Velasquez New York Primary category in which blog post is published
FEC Considers Barring Politicians From Using Leadership PACs as Slush Funds
The Federal Election Commission wants to hear from the public about whether lawmakers should be allowed to spend money from their PACs on golf clubs and luxury resorts.
Watchdog Groups Urge House to Pass Anti-Corruption Rules Following Collins Arrest
Thirteen organizations are calling on members of the U.S. House to pass a recent resolution that would prevent members from serving on the boards of publicly traded companies after Rep. Chris Collins was arrested on fraud charges.
With $10 Billion Defense Contract Pending, Jeff Bezos Donates Millions to Put Veterans in Congress
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife made their largest political contribution to date to a super PAC dedicated to electing military veterans for federal office.
NYC Council To Hold Public Hearing on #AbolishICE
Councilmember Carlos Menchaca's legislative push was inspired by a Sludge investigation in July that discovered ongoing NYC government contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
MoveOn Endorses Progressive Challengers to Former Breakaway Democrats in NY
In a first in New York, the national progressive group endorsed in state legislative races, backing four challengers to members of the now-defunct IDC.
John McCain’s Replacement is a Revolving-Door Lobbyist
As a lobbyist, Kyl pushed legislative issues for private clients that he could vote on as a member of the Senate
Vowing to Fight Epidemic, Delaware Senator Takes Money From Opioid Makers Sued by His State
Democrat Tom Carper, who has a primary challenge on Sept. 6, says he is committed to fighting the opioid epidemic, but he has received thousands from Big Pharma and refuses to support a bill that would fund state's efforts to treat opioid addicts.
As Zephyr Teachout Rises, Real Estate Puts Its Money on Her Rivals
The next attorney general will set the tone on investigating and prosecuting bad actors in New York's multi-billion dollar real estate industry.
AT&T’s Top California Lobbyist Dodges Gift Ban and Ethics Requirements
By hiding his lobbying and not registering, AT&T’s Bill Devine can lobby the Legislature without following the restrictions of California’s Political Reform Act, a new complaint alleges.
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