This year is on track for record lobbying spending after lobbyists collectively clocked the biggest first quarter haul in history.
Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
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Pro-Crypto Cash Floods Democratic Primaries, Rankling Some Lawmakers
McBath has something Bourdeaux does not: backing from a 30-year-old billionaire who co-founded a cryptocurrency exchange.
A Hard Look At Corporations, Political Spending And Democracy
There is a crisis of democracy in America which poses fundamental questions for company engagement in the political process, expert.
The Brokers Who Make Millions Selling Your Data To Political Groups
OpenSecrets has tracked roughly $6 million in payments to brokers from congressional seats and super PACs as the 2022 midterms near
Who’s Giving To Trump’s Super PAC
Make America Great Again, Again! Inc. only brought in a fraction of what Save America Joint Fundraising Committee raised in same period.
Chip Corporations Spent Big Lobbying Congress For Subsidies
Over the last few years, chip companies have spent $100 million on lobbying hoping to secure much more money in the form of subsidies.
Mark Zuckerberg Ends Election Grants
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who gave half a billion USD in 2020 to election offices will not be making any new grants this year.
2024 Hopefuls Are Already In A Dark-Money Arms Race
A dozen potential candidates for president in 2024 have nonprofit groups aligned with them, according to a review of corporate filings.
Republicans Refusing Ban On Congressional Stock Trading
Democrats are serious about passing the STOCK 2.0 Act, which Republicans are resisting. It bars members of Congress from stock trading.
Dissatisfied, Wealthy Republican Donors Form Secret Coalitions
Some wealthy conservative benefactors gathered in South Florida this week for a private meeting to “advance” the Republican agenda.