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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.

Tech Lobbyists Fight States Over Privacy Violations

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tech Lobbyists Fight States Over Privacy Violations

Senator Whitney Westerfield has re-introduced a data privacy bill to give consumers more control over personal information online in Kentucky. 

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Money Politics, Political Lobbying

How Did State Supreme Court Races Get So Expensive?

March 17, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Did State Supreme Court Races Get So Expensive?

Politicos have increasingly realized that state supreme court elections can be just as important as executive or legislative elections.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Judicial Elections, Money Politics

How Mexico And Belgium Cope With Online Campaign Finance

March 16, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Mexico And Belgium Cope With Online Campaign Finance

Online campaign costs have risen in Mexico and Belgium, despite their apparent differences, both face comparable difficulties.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Mexico, Money Politics

Cryptocurrency Industry Lobbying Skyrocketed In 2022

March 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cryptocurrency Industry Lobbying Skyrocketed In 2022

The cryptocurrency industry’s political influence expanded significantly as they spent $21.6 million on federal lobbying in 2022.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. broke lobbying spending records last year as they fended off heightened scrutiny…

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Voting Technology

FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

FEC Hikes Contribution Limits Ahead Of 2024 Election Cycle

Following historic 8% inflation in 2022, the [FEC] announced new contribution limits for the 2024 election cycle on Thursday.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

Properly Funded NY Public Campaign Financing Can Make a Difference

February 8, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Properly Funded NY Public Campaign Financing Can Make a Difference

Small donors will have more influence in the upcoming election in New York thanks to a ground-breaking public financing initiative.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, New York City and State Elections, Public Financing of Elections

Public Funding Can Dilute Big Money Influence On California Politics

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Public Funding Can Dilute Big Money Influence On California Politics

Implementing a matching funds program or a democracy dollars program is estimated to increase the number of people who run for office.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections

George Santos, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Citizens United

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

George Santos, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Citizens United

Ahead of 13th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision…, Washington was rocked by two…campaign finance scandals.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Citizens United, Money Politics, Supreme Court

How Restaurant Workers Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tech Giants Broke Their Spending Records On Lobbying Last Year

Restaurant workers have long fought for higher wages. Yet, they may unwittingly be paying for lobbying to keep these same wages low.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Money Politics, Political Lobbying

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