Fresh concerns raised over legality and transparency of sizable Wall Street political donations
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This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.
Uncontested NJ Elections Are Now the Norm
Vast majority of lawmakers have certain victories ahead thanks to mostly uncontested NJ elections
Jeb Bush SuperPAC Fundraising Cause for Concern
Campaign finance watchdog groups raise concerns over legality of Jeb Bush SuperPAC fundraising work
Election Commercials Are Big Bucks For Media Empires
Post-Citizens United era has proved to be boon to media companies with endless election commercials
On Hillary’s Delayed Battle With Citizens United
It is up to voter nationwide to encourage candidates to launch the real battle with Citizens United
Skelos Resignation Highlights Albany’s Corruption Problem
Albany, one of the most corrupt state capitals in the United States was recently hit with another scandal involving a top politician as Senate Majority leader Dean Skelos stepped down from his leadership role
Sanders Set on Repealing Citizens United
Setting a litmus test for the next Supreme Court Justice who would be for repealing
First Half of 2015 Money in Politics Summary
Money in Politics Summary
The Failing Federal Election Commission is Giving Up
Chairwoman giving up on prosecuting 2016 vote crimes thanks to failing Federal Election Commission
Cannabis Lobby Set for Washington D.C. Summit
Reflecting historic changes in public political opinion, nascent cannabis lobby in federal push