Republicans Push SAVE Act Vote, Potentially Disenfranchising Millions
The bill is being applauded by the Heritage Foundation and “dark money”-funded groups tied to Leonard Leo.
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Elon Musk Is Spending Big to Tip the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Musk and other billionaires are flooding the state with spending to influence voters ahead of pending cases on reproductive rights, redistricting, and unions.
‘Blatantly Pro-Corruption’: Trump Guts Anti-Money Laundering Rule
A new Treasury Department rule will hamper the government's power to address money laundering and illegal political donations.
New York Used a New Public Campaign Financing Program in 2024. How Did It Work?
The debut cycle of New York’s program more than doubled the participation of in-district small donors, according to a new study from the Brennan Center.
Michigan Groups Urge Lawmakers to Ban Monopoly Utilities and Government Contractors From Making Political Donations
Time is running out in the "lame-duck" session for Michigan Democrats to pass legislation that would block political contributions from the state’s utility giants, DTE and Consumers Energy.
Public Campaign Financing Is Already Changing New York Elections
More than 300 candidates joined the first run of New York State’s small-donor matching program, exceeding the expectations of advocates.
In Michigan, Voting Rights Groups Are Preparing to Counter ‘Anti-Voter’ Activists on Election Day
As in-person early voting begins in Detroit, pro-democracy groups in the battleground state of Michigan are ramping up election protection efforts.
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Freedom Caucus Network and MAGA ‘Nerve Hub’ Hold Pre-Election Summit
Representatives from the State Freedom Caucus Network, the Conservative Partnership Institute, and other far-right groups held their first annual summit recently in Dallas.
Pennsylvanians Rally Against Foreign Influence in Their State Elections
Pro-democracy groups are calling on state Senate leaders to advance a bill that would ban foreign-influenced corporations from spending in politics.
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FEC Guts Anti-Corruption Law That Separates Super PACs and Candidates
Super PACs are supposed to be completely independent from candidates, but the FEC just approved a plan to let them collaborate on joint fundraising committees.