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.
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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.