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.
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REVEALED: Oil Industry Lobbying Group Funded ‘Dark Money’ Ad Campaign for Conservative Democrats
By Donald Shaw Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published
Trump-Backed MAGA Hub Growing Rapidly, Tax Docs Reveal
By David Moore Dark Money Primary category in which blog post is published
With Abortion Access at Stake, These Companies Donated to Anti-Choice Georgia Republican AG Chris Carr
By Donald Shaw 2022 Primary category in which blog post is published
Oil and Gas Companies Fuel GOP Congressional Takeover Attempt
By David Moore 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.
Pelosi Super PAC Funds ‘Moderate Party’ Backing Rep. Malinowski
The Moderate Party is attempting to have Malinowski's name appear on the November ballot twice, giving him an advantage over his Republican rival.
Michigan Ballot Measure Would Finally Bring Financial Disclosures—and Weaker Term Limits
Proposal 1 would make more than 300 term-limited politicians in Michigan once again eligible to run for office.
Oakland Voters to Decide on Fair Elections Measure
A ballot measure would create a public campaign financing option in Oakland, called "Democracy Dollars," and increase transparency of who is spending to influence city elections.
Democrats’ Stock Ban Bill Has a Major Loophole, Ethics Expert Says
A former federal ethics official warns it would authorize “fake blind trusts in every branch of government.”
Steve Wynn Makes Biggest Political Donation Yet
The donation was to a pro-Trump super PAC that is supporting Trump-endorsed Mehmet Oz and attacking Senate Democratic candidates this election cycle.
Sugar Industry-Backed Senators Urge No Action on High Sugar Prices
In a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, the senators warn against changing the programs that jack up prices for American sugar.
Maine’s Biggest City to Vote on Clean Elections Measure
The measure in Portland would institute a public campaign financing option similar to one already in place in the state, as well as prohibit corporate contributions and spending by foreign-controlled groups.
The Conflicted: Reps Own Stock in Companies While Serving on Committees Overseeing Them
Despite public anger over congressional stock trading, senators and reps have held on to personal investments in companies that fall under their committees' jurisdiction.
Manchin Delivered ‘Game Changer’ to His Top Donor
A tax credit that Sen. Manchin secured in the Inflation Reduction Act was celebrated by pipeline company Enterprise Products, the senator's top donor.
Seattle Residents Make Record Use of ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program
Last year's elections saw gains in use of the public campaign financing system among people of color, younger, and lower-income Seattleites, according to a new report.
GM, Ford, and DTE Among Companies Funding Michigan Republicans Behind Voter Suppression Measure
Michigan Republicans took a step to pass restrictive voting laws using a state quirk that dodges both voters and a gubernatorial veto.
Mysterious Super PAC Attacks Biaggi in Homestretch of Primary Against DCCC Chair Maloney
A shadowy super PAC has popped up to attack the progressive Biaggi after DCCC head Rep. Maloney has declined to condemn the wave of outside spending in Democratic primaries.
Microsoft Hosted Congressional Staffers as it Lobbied on Antitrust Bills
Dozens of staffers met with company lobbyists in Washington State as Microsoft lobbied on antitrust bills that could majorly impact their business.
Pharma Lobby Enlists Minority Groups to Fight Drug Pricing Reform
PhRMA-funded groups the National Hispanic Council on Aging and the National Minority Quality Forum say most voters of color do not support the Democrats' drug pricing reform proposal.
Pelosi Fortune Growing Rapidly, Per New Disclosure
A new disclosure shows the House Speaker and her husband have continued to accelerate the growth of their fortune through trade in tech stocks and real estate investments.
Big Tech Lobbyists Butter Up the Dems
Lobbyists for Amazon, Apple, and other Big Tech companies are bundling six-figure donations for the DCCC and DSCC as Democratic leaders delay antitrust votes.
Chevron-Funded Super PAC Boosted Oil-Friendly Dem in California Congressional Primary
California Democrat Adam Gray advanced in the CA-13 primary after the super PAC ran ads for him, facing a candidate endorsed by state environmental groups.
