WASHINGTON — In 1996, Maine became the first state to enact a public financing system for statewide elections, inspiring other places, including Arizona, Connecticut and New York City, to follow suit. This year, Maine hopes to blaze a trail again…
Read MoreVia PT Leader: “Speaking of campaign issues, from a campaign reform point of view, there is only one issue: money. That is to say, money and what it does to people who want to hold public office. I’m not really…
Read MoreVia ProPublica: ProPublica reporter Robert Faturechi talks with former FEC chairman Brad Smith and Larry Noble of the Campaign Legal Center for their takes on whether journalists should use the term “dark money.” Listen Here
Read MoreVia MPR: “What do donors get for their money? MPR News host Kerri Miller and two campaign finance experts explore the dynamics of the current system. Listen to the discussion as they shine a light on a few ways that…
Read MoreVia Daily Southtown: “Tinley Park trustees have repealed an unusual annual bonus that rewarded elected officials for staying in office and cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, ending a controversial perk exposed by the Tribune. In 2004, Tinley trustees…
Read MoreVia Aurora Beacon-News: “East Aurora School District 131 has been paying for one board member’s home Internet service for the past four years. The district has spent more than $2,800 for Richard Leonard’s home Internet service since he joined the…
Read MoreVia The Times-Union: “Wisconsin election and ethics officials are looking to clarify whether lobbyists can funnel money to Gov. Scott Walker’s presidential campaign and when contributions could begin. The Government Accountability Board, the agency that oversees Wisconsin election and ethics laws,…
Read MoreVia Seattle Weekly News: “A new ballot measure that aims to counter the influence of money in Seattle politics has found strong support among outside donors who view it as a pilot project that could be replicated nationally. As a…
Read MoreVia KRTV: “Montana’s long-standing dollar-limits on campaign contributions may be in jeopardy, as a federal appeals court Tuesday reaffirmed its earlier ruling that the limits must meet new, stricter standards. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request…
Read MoreVia InsideGov: “The 2016 election is shaping up to be one of the most expensive presidential races in U.S. history. As of July 15, the candidates have raised more than $125 million from direct campaign contributions and $257 million from…
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