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12 May 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Tanked Biden FCC Pick Shows Influence of Dark Money on US Politics ABC News – Trenton Daniel (Associated Press) | Published: 5/8/2023 When Gigi Sohn was nominated to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, she found herself the target of an aggressive campaign funded by a conservative group that does not have to disclose its donors. [read post]
5 May 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
The registry will take effect January 1, 2024, and Suzanne Craig, the city’s integrity commissioner, will be appointed as interim registrar. [read post]
28 Apr 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Colorado – Influential Conservative Dark-Money Group Doesn’t Have to Reveal Donors, Face Campaign Finance Sanctions, Denver Judge Rules Colorado Sun – Jesse Paul | Published: 4/21/2023 A conservative “dark money” political group does not have to reveal its donors and pay a $40,000 fine levied by state elections officials stemming from the $4 million it spent on 2020 ballot initiatives, a Denver District Court judge r [read post]
7 Apr 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Attacks on Dominion Voting Persist Despite High-Profile Lawsuits DNyuz – Stuart Thompson | Published: 4/6/2023 Claims that election software companies like Dominion Voting Systems sent helped orchestrate widespread fraud in the 2020 election have been widely debunked in the years since former President Trump and his allies first pushed the theories. [read post]
24 Mar 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Arizona – Group Attempts to Quash New Campaign Finance Law White Mountain Independent – Howard Fischer (Capitol Media Services) | Published: 3/20/2023 A conservative advocacy group founded by the Koch brothers is asking a federal judge to quash new voter-approved campaign finance laws aimed at exposing “dark money” contributions for political purposes. [read post]
17 Mar 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
From the States and Municipalities Arizona – Commissioner Will Change Response to Ethics Complaint Following 12News Reports MSN – Joe Dana (KPNX) | Published: 3/10/2023 A prominent association representing utility commissioners across the country said its name was falsely used to promote a two-day event hosted by the American Gas Association in New York in January. [read post]
24 Feb 2023, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
International Canada – Lobbying Commissioner Proposes New Rules – but Critics Aren’t Happy MSN – Darren Major (CBC) | Published: 2/19/2023 Canada’s lobbying commissioner is proposing a new set of guidelines on how lobbyists should conduct themselves when engaging with public officials. [read post]
10 Feb 2023, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
They credit House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for swiftly filling Democratic slots on OCE’s board and say they are now optimistic about the office’s ability to operate. [read post]
2 Feb 2023, 9:37 pm by Jim Sedor
National/Federal At the Supreme Court, Ethics Questions Over a Spouse’s Business Ties Seattle Times – Steve Eder (New York Times) | Published: 1/31/2023 After Chief Justice John Roberts joined the U.S. [read post]
19 Jan 2023, 1:36 am by Jim Sedor
As contentious social issues roil once-sleepy town council and school board gatherings, some officials say allowing people to have their say is poisoning meetings and thwarting the ability to get business done. [read post]
11 Jan 2023, 6:58 am by Jim Sedor
Campaign Finance Hawaii: “Proposal Would Increase Public Funding for Hawaii Campaigns” by Dan Nakaso (Honolulu Star-Advertiser) for Yahoo News Oklahoma: “After Dark Money Flooded Elections, Oklahoma GOP Chair Wants Changes to Help Political Parties” by Carmen Forman for Tulsa World Washington: “Seattle Ethics Committee Restricts Collection of Democracy Vouchers” by Guy Oron for Real Change Elections New York: “Rensselaer County’s… [read post]
6 Jan 2023, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
The trigger for disclosure in local campaigns, such as city council or school board races, is $25,000. [read post]
9 Dec 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
” But the commissioners rejected language requiring those who promote digital political ads to disclose if they are being paid to do so. [read post]
2 Dec 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Candidates Recoup $5M in Old Campaign Loans So Far Thanks to Ted Cruz’s $555K Court Win MSN – Todd Gillman (Dallas Morning News) | Published: 11/24/2022 In May, the U.S. [read post]
18 Nov 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
Two Anonymous $425 Million Donations Give Dark Money Conservative Group a Massive Haul MSN – Hailey Fuchs (Politico) | Published: 11/16/2022 One of the biggest conservative “dark money” organizations in the nation was boosted last year by two separate anonymous gifts, each totaling more than $425 million dollars. [read post]
11 Nov 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
Mother Jones – Russ Choma | Published: 11/8/2022 With the three Democratic commissioners and the three Republican commissioners on the FEC deadlocked for years, the agency has failed to reach any meaningful consensus on major enforcement issues. [read post]
4 Nov 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Architect of Capitol Abused Government Car Privileges, IG Report Finds MSN – Jim Saska (Roll Call) | Published: 11/1/2022 A report from the Architect of the Capitol inspector general suggests Architect Brett Blanton drove to Florida at the government’s expense, let his daughter use the office’s “free gas” for Walmart runs, allowed his wife to give prohibited private Capitol tours, and may have misled others into thinking he was an off-duty cop.… [read post]
28 Oct 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Prosecutors accused Baker of bribing former Faulkner County Circuit Court Judge Michael Maggio in 2013 as part of a scheme to get Maggio to lower a financial judgment against Greenbrier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. [read post]
14 Oct 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Most of the initiatives were supported by a network shaped by Leo and funded by wealthy patrons, usually through “dark money. [read post]