Virginia Senate Blocks Ban on Personal Use of Campaign Funds
While lawmakers killed a bill to rein in their often-lavish personal spending of campaign money, the state approved a study this year of comprehensive reform measures.
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While lawmakers killed a bill to rein in their often-lavish personal spending of campaign money, the state approved a study this year of comprehensive reform measures.
Secret pay-to-play systems used by both parties have led to key committees being run by the most corporate PAC-reliant members of Congress.
Ads and social media graphics from two major conservative groups contain misleading and inaccurate information about the Democratic campaign finance reform bill.
Paul Pelosi would have to give up his stock trading if bipartisan bills on blind trusts were allowed to advance.
The landmark democracy reform package moves on to a Senate hearing later this month.
Lawmakers in 24 states have introduced restrictions on ballot initiatives after voters passed measures last year including legalizing marijuana and raising the minimum wage.
The bill comes after her political allies formed a nonprofit under an IRS designation commonly used for dark money political groups.
In states where voters overwhelming approved ballot measures liberalizing marijuana laws, anti-legalization lawmakers and interests are pursuing a range of legal options to thwart the will of voters.
Democracy vouchers are increasing small-donor participation in local elections and diversifying the donor pool.
At least 15 House reps currently sit on the boards of private companies.