Pennsylvania Lawmakers Once Again Boot Lobbyist Gift Ban From Agenda
Lobbyists will continue to be allowed to give Pennsylvania lawmakers unlimited gifts until the legislature takes up gift ban legislation that has stalled for years.
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Wisconsinites Prepare Fair Maps to Counter Expected GOP Gerrymandering
The maps, drawn by the public, will be submitted to a state commission that could influence redistricting ahead of a likely court battle.
For the People Act Would Slow the Revolving Door
A 13-word provision tucked into the massive voting and ethics package could help curb shadow lobbying, particularly by former Department of Defense employees.
Major Companies Donate to Republican AG Group Despite Its Role in Jan. 6 Riots
AT&T, MasterCard, and 1-800 Contacts are among the companies that donated to the Republican Attorneys General Association after its policy arm made robocalls to boost the turnout at the Jan. 6 protest that preceded the Capitol riots.
Major Companies Get 'Fs’ on Voting Rights in New Scorecard
AT&T, Coca-Cola, and FedEx are among the companies that got a failing grade on defending voting rights.
Small Donors Hit Record Highs in New York City's Public Campaign Financing Program
The next New York City Council is poised to have a majority of women and a record number of people of color, after the primary election set new highs in small-dollar donations.
Seattle Voters Increase Use of 'Democracy Vouchers' in Mayoral Contest
In the primary election for the open mayor's seat, all of the leading Seattle candidates have opted in to raise public campaign funding from a wide range of city residents.
Manchin’s Proposal Cuts Campaign Finance and Ethics Reforms From S1
Joe Manchin seeks to strip the For the People Act of a public campaign financing option, conflict of interest rules, and key criteria for preclearance of election procedures.
Laws Preventing Dark Money Disclosure Are Sweeping the Nation
ALEC-inspired bills making dark money disclosure illegal are passing more states each year.
FirstEnergy Defends Its Role in $61 Million Bribery Scheme
The company claims its millions in donations to a dark money group that pleaded guilty to bribing politicians on its behalf are protected by the First Amendment.