Darker Money: Michigan Senate Passes Bill Making Dark Money Disclosure a Crime
The bill comes as Michigan’s Secretary of State-elect has pledged to increase transparency of dark money
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Here’s How Much Money Dems Not Backing Net Neutrality CRA Get from Comcast, Verizon and AT&T
All but 17 House Democrats have signaled they want to use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to restore net neutrality rules.
It’s Not Just Trump: Defense-Backed Lawmakers Are Also Standing With the Saudis
A Sludge analysis shows that lawmakers with large campaign contributions from the defense industry are more likely to defend the U.S. military's relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Paul Ryan Visit Brings in Cash for Endangered Upstate NY Republicans
But upstate New York's John Faso and Claudia Tenney are facing challenges that money may not solve
Facing a Wall Street Critic, Mimi Walters is Suddenly Popular With Finance Industry Donors
For the first time, Walters' top donors this cycle come from the securities and investment industry, and Goldman Sachs in particular.
Senator-Turned-Oil-Lobbyist Phonebanks With Heidi Heitkamp
The lobbyist campaigns for North Dakota’s incumbent senator as one of her clients is seeking to expand a controversial oil pipeline in the state.
Summit Bank Employees are Donating to Rep. Neal Dunn, Who Also Serves as Chairman of Their Board of Directors
As a member of Congress, Dunn votes on bills impacting the banking industry.
Conservative Attack Groups Are Outspending Democrats in Key Races
Democrats may have more enthusiasm heading into the midterms, but Republicans have big outside attack money on their side.
Dems in ‘Toss-up’ Races Turn to Wall Street for Campaign Funds
After voting to deregulate the banks, Senate Democrats in close races are funding their campaigns with bank industry money
Dark Money Donors to be Revealed as SCOTUS Rejects Rove Group’s Stay Request
Group that make more than $250 in independent expenditures to influence elections must now publicly disclose donors who give more than $200.