MO: Campaign Finance Reform/Money in Pol
Bush joins 'Squad' in rally for $100 million defense against AIPAC backlash races
In the midst of political tensions surrounding Israel's handling of the conflict with Hamas, Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., is joining forces with …
'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 …
About 1 in 3 Missourians Isn't Registered to Vote
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and Missourians have many locations where they can register to vote - from community colleges and …
Good-Government Groups Say MO Needs Democracy Reform
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Good-government groups in Missouri say that a major democracy reform package, HR1 - or the For the People Act - would bring the …
St. Louis Helps Pave Way for Nonpartisan Election Reform
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- City elections in St. Louis will change next year after residents approved a nonpartisan primary system in what's known as …
Supporters Tell MO Lawmakers: Hands Off Amendment 1
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Grassroots activists are in Jefferson City today to tell state lawmakers to keep the anti-gerrymandering "Clean Missouri" …
Historic Hearing on Voting Rights Today In U.S. House
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today on the "For the People Act," the first bill introduced by …
On 9th Anniversary of Citizens United, Critics Call for Change
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Today is the ninth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. Critics say the case has led to an …
Analysis: MO Clean Air Act Violators Vastly Outspend Environmental Groups
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Corporations that have violated the Clean Air Act are vastly outspending environmental groups in political contributions …
MO Governor's Fundraiser Controversy Underlines Need for Transparency
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Although Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens resigned last month amid a campaign fundraising controversy, the fallout continues …
MO Voters to Decide on Initiative Targeting Corruption in Government
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Volunteers in the Clean Missouri Initiative recently submitted nearly 347,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's …
"Anti-Corruption Tour" Tackles Money in Missouri Politics
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Groups concerned about the role of money in politics have launched what they're calling an "Anti-Corruption Tour" of …