Campaign Finance Reform/Money in Pol
'Dark money' floods 2024 elections
Undisclosed funding, or "dark money," is pumping into the 2024 election cycle. Political spending by donors who stay hidden is reaching record …
Constitutional amendment highlights WI primary ballot
Early voting is underway for the Wisconsin primary election and while the presidential primaries already appear settled for now, pro-democracy …
New campaign finance law limits OR donor influence
Oregon lawmakers took a step toward limiting the impact of money on elections during the legislative session. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2024…
Women in NM Legislature make the case for an annual salary
New Mexico's Legislature is becoming more diverse but its lawmakers are still the only ones unpaid in the nation, limiting who can afford to serve…
Proposed UT bill targets AI in political ads
One Utah lawmaker wants to regulate artificial intelligence in political ads. Sen. Wayne Harper, R-Taylorsville, is behind Senate Bill 131, which …
Maine considers expanding 'clean elections' law to county candidates
Maine could become the first state in the nation to provide public funding to candidates seeking the office of district attorney. Lawmakers are …
Conservative groups write 'game plan' for U.S. government takeover
By Carrie Baker for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service Collaboration Wealthy right-…
Super PAC spending in WV Senate race ramps up as Manchin bows out
By Harshawn Ratanpal for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service reporting for the OpenSecrets-Public News Serv…
Montana political candidates receive among highest foreign donations
New research from a campaign finance-tracking group shows foreign corporations are investing heavily in statewide elections. Montana is one of a …
Tracking foreign interests in Colorado political campaigns
Despite federal laws that prohibit campaign contributions by people who are not United States citizens, foreign-influenced corporations and their …
Report: Foreign-influenced companies give big in WA elections
A report analyzed the impact of money from foreign-influenced corporations on elections in six states. Washington topped the list for most donations…
Social media's 'networked incitement' the latest challenge to democracy
The use of social media to organize the Jan. 6 insurrection marked a turning point in American political protest, according to a leading media and …