By the ProPublica count just released, at least 230 former and current registered lobbyists have worked in the Donald Trump administration.
Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
Why 2020 US Presidential Race Will Be Costliest in History
There is no question that among advanced democracies around the world, the U.S. is an extreme outlier when it comes to campaign spending.
Report Details the Costs of an Early Voting System in New York
New York State’s preeminent nonpartisan good government group released a report today outlining the cost to the State of recently passed election reforms.
Policy Analysis of Small-Donor Matching Funds for NY State Elections
Policy analysis of the potential impact and cost of small donor matching funds for New York State elections with key findings from top experts.
Bitcoin-Funded Elections Proposed Under South Carolina Bill
A bill would require candidates to report the market-rate value of digital currencies like Bitcoin when they come in as donations.
Holding US Companies Accountable for Their Secret Political Spending
The CPD Act of 2019 would build on growing stockholder trends that demand that corporations become more transparent about their political spending.
2018 Was Most Expensive Midterm Ever: Cost Over $5.7 Billion
It’s official: the 2018 election was the most expensive midterm ever by a large margin, with total spending surpassing $5.7 billion.
Federal Election Security Money Comes With Strings for States
State election officials want the latest round of election security money included in a major bill proposed by House Democrats.
Why Putting on Elections in Illinois is Getting More Expensive
Data from Sangamon County Clerk’s office shows cost of putting on an election is steadily rising and experts don’t anticipate that will change anytime soon.
Worries Over Corruption in Kentucky Election Cybersecurity Contract
Worries over corruption in Kentucky after Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes hired firm called CyberScout to address the state’s election security.