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.
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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 Net Worth 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.