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.
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Powerful Reps Rely on Corporate PACs to Pay Their Committee Taxes
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.
Conservative Groups Launch Misinformation Campaign Against HR 1
Ads and social media graphics from two major conservative groups contain misleading and inaccurate information about the Democratic campaign finance reform bill.
NY Elections Board Makes It Harder for Journalists to Follow the Money
The state's website makes it extremely difficult to track who is funding campaigns, journalists and watchdogs say, but the Board of Elections insists that “the site is fully functioning.”
House Dems Pass Sweeping Campaign Finance and Voting Reform Bill
The landmark democracy reform package moves on to a Senate hearing later this month.
‘Red State Assault’ on Ballot Measures Threatens Direct Democracy
Lawmakers in 24 states have introduced restrictions on ballot initiatives after voters passed measures last year including legalizing marijuana and raising the minimum wage.
Noem Bill Would Make Dark Money Disclosure Illegal
The bill comes after her political allies formed a nonprofit under an IRS designation commonly used for dark money political groups.
Dysfunctional NYC Elections Board Staffed Through Pay-to-Play System
For employees of New York City's Board of Elections, donations to party bosses are often the key to professional advancement.
Seattle's Unique Campaign Finance System Is Boosting Donor Diversity
Democracy vouchers are increasing small-donor participation in local elections and diversifying the donor pool.
Corporate America Should Immediately Cease All Political Spending, Says Reform Coalition
More than 50 groups signed a letter asking companies to go beyond pausing their PACs if they want to demonstrate a commitment to democracy.