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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.
How Oil Companies Defanged Colorado Ballot Initiatives
Environmental groups have tried to circumvent lawmakers and pass ballot measures to restrict oil and gas
Why Energy Lobby Money is Flowing Into a Local Oregon Vote
Jordan Cove LNG backers spend huge money to sway Tiny Oregon county election
Saudi Arabia Paid Veterans To Lobby Congress
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in Saudi Arabian money spent to influence elected officials
A Look at Energy Companies Lobbying On Russia-Focused Bills
Major energy giants have been lobbying federal lawmakers not only on proposed sanctions
Should Public Utility Lobbying in Politics be Banned?
Jersey City water company wants to give money to local politicians, raising some eyebrows
Big Money Donations Spike Ahead of Key NJ Elections
New Jersey Democrats and Republicans hauling in the cash for this big election year
VIDEO: Zach Galifianakis Gets Deadly Serious About Dark Money
Zach Galifianakis spoke with Federal Election Commission Democratic Commissioner Ann Ravel about dark money
Lobbyists Funnel Cash To Democrats Amid Push To Pass Trump Bills
Corporate lobbyists are taking on a larger role in the Democratic Party’s fundraising efforts
New Jersey’s Top 10 Public Contractors and Their Political Contributions
Pay-to-play laws have provided a check on businesses’ ability to contribute money to politicians