Chicago Ethics Chair Introduces Public Campaign Financing Proposal
This week, Alderman Matt Martin announced a new push for a small-dollar matching option in City Council races at a press briefing with community groups.
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Latimer Fails to Disclose Finances in Closely-Watched Democratic Primary
The disclosures are required by law within 30 days of qualifying as a candidate.
AIPAC Places $1.9 Million Ad Buy to Oust Bowman
The pro-Israel group's ads are booked to begin airing tomorrow in the Democratic primary race between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer.
Biden EPA Finalizes Rules Excluding Gas Power Plants From Carbon Regulations
New rules on carbon pollution will cover coal and new gas-fired power plants, while standards for existing gas plants were delayed.
Super PACs With Alleged AIPAC Ties Intervene in Oregon Dem Primary
The two PACs have spent nearly $1 million on the race in recent weeks.
Hochul Raised Big Bucks From Real Estate Moguls Before Housing Deal
A Sludge analysis found that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has received at least $1.5 million from real estate industry donors since the start of 2023.
AIPAC Makes Record High Contributions as Its Super PAC Fights Progressives
New disclosures covering March show that AIPAC's PAC made $4.1 million in contributions to federal candidates, while its super PAC raised another $1.8 million ahead of a spending wave against progressive candidates.
AIPAC-Tied DMFI Raises More From Private Equity Execs
Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) super PAC brought in most of the funding in its new FEC report from a handful of private equity executives and investment industry donors.
Billionaires Fund the GOP’s Senate Takeover Attempt, With Tax Cuts at Stake
In Montana and other Senate battlegrounds, super PACs backing Republicans have been heavily funded by finance billionaires Stephen Schwarzman, Ken Griffin, and others.
Trump Sees $4 Billion Windfall From Deal With Megadonor-Tied Firm
Billionaire Republican megadonor Jeff Yass' trading firm was a large investor in the acquisition company that sent Trump's paper fortune soaring.