Intuit Overhauls Lobbying Roster Following IRS Direct File Announcement
The TurboTax owner dropped its lobbying contracts with six D.C. firms after the IRS announced a free tax filing pilot program and brought on 21 new lobbyists.
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Virginia Pro-Democracy Groups Rally for Reforms Amid Record Campaign Cash
With control of the state House and Senate at stake, Virginia's 2023 elections have broken state fundraising records. Several close-fought races have brought in around $10 million each.
AIPAC-Tied ‘Dark Money’ Group Runs Attack Ad Against Rashida Tlaib
Democratic Majority for Israel is attacking the Palestinian American member of Congress over remarks and votes related to the war between Israel and Hamas.
Four of Seven ‘Clean Hydrogen’ Hubs Will Use Fossil Fuels
Environmental groups warn that hydrogen fuel produced with fossil gas could entrench the oil & gas industry for decades.
Evanston Becomes First Illinois City to Counteract Big Money With Public Match
Small-dollar donations from Evanston residents to candidates for mayor can be matched out of a pool of public funding under the new program.
Charles Koch Makes Biggest Known Political Advocacy Donation
A new nonprofit led by his close associates and his son received a gift worth $4.3 billion, the right-wing megadonor revealed.
Manchin Defends Tax Credit for Gas Companies Following Lobbying by ‘Dear Friend’
Manchin added a bill rider in July supporting the fossil fuel industry’s position on a major “clean hydrogen” tax credit after his longtime confidante Larry Puccio was hired to lobby by a gas company seeking the benefits.
Trump’s Top Campaign Aide Is a Tobacco Lobbyist
Susie Wiles of Mercury Public Affairs, a senior advisor to Trump's campaign, is lobbying for Swisher as it fights a proposal meant to reduce youth smoking.
Democratic Convention Chair’s Firm Helps Companies Block Labor Laws
Dewey Square Group, where DNC Chair Minyon Moore leads State and Local Affairs, was paid millions of dollars last year by a Lyft-funded industry group fighting state labor protections.