Rick Scott Is Heavily Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies Donating to His Senate Campaign
Oil, gas and coal companies are bankrolling the Florida governor’s campaign to join the U.S. Senate as increasingly intense storms batter his state.
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Take (Donors and Lobbyists) Out to the Ball Games
A Sludge data analysis finds that leadership PACs, which are less regulated than candidate committees, are spending on tickets for members of Congress to schmooze with lobbyists and campaign donors.
Multimillion-Dollar Contributions Dominate California Rent Control Initiative
In the first five days of October, contributions to the campaigns opposing and supporting Prop 10 reached nearly $13.8 million, putting it on track to surpass the $23.7 million contributed in August.
Koch-Backed SEC Commissioner Claims Corporate Law is in the Public Interest
A lawyer whose academic career was funded by billionaire libertarian Charles Koch is now on the SEC. She thinks corporate lawyers are doing God’s work.
Under Threat of Regulations, Facebook Increases Lobbying in State Legislatures
Social media giant Facebook increased its state-level lobbying expenditures by 31 percent following the 2016 election.
Florida Rep Sells Stock in Private Prison Company After Report Reveals Investments
Days after this reporter revealed that Florida U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel owned stock in private prison giant CoreCivic, the lawmaker sold her shares.
Following Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegations, Facebook Ads Target Female Baby Boomers
Since sexual assault allegations surfaced against Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Facebook ads opposing Kavanaugh’s vastly outnumbered ads in favor of his nomination.
Dark Money Donors to be Revealed as SCOTUS Rejects Rove Group’s Stay Request
Group that make more than $250 in independent expenditures to influence elections must now publicly disclose donors who give more than $200.
Chief Justice Roberts Keeps 'Dark Money' Dark
Starting tomorrow, political groups were going to have to reveal their anonymous donors—until Chief Justice Roberts stepped in.
After Years of Obstruction, Congress Passes Electronic Filing Requirement for Senate Candidates
Despite opposition from McConnell, legislation ending the use of paper forms for campaign finance reporting is close to becoming law.