Tax lobbyists preparers spend in lobbying efforts for the antiquated methods of tax filing
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.
Electric Utility Lobbyists Push to Roll Back Environmental Protections
The heads of electric utilities are showing up in Washington, D.C. to raise money for the lobbying effort
Big Money Influence on Modern Democracy is the Historical Norm
The unwritten principle of tacit reciprocity between big business and political elites is sealed
Advertising Lobby Pushing to End Privacy For Broadband Customers
The advertising lobby is asking Congress to roll back FCC broadband privacy rules
The Long Awaited Return of the NJ Election Law Commission
The watchdog panel that enforces New Jersey’s election laws meets for the first time in a year
The Money and Mindset Behind the Prison Building Boom
Mass prison building will continue booming in rural America as policy of mass imprisonment continues
Multiple States Designing Plans to Thwart Foreign Vote Influence
Several states are considering legislation that would bar companies with significant foreign ties from state campaigns
Behind the Fundraising Difficulties of NJ’s Governor Candidates
Many of New Jersey’s candidates for governor are still short of raising the campaign funds they need
Earmarks Being Rebranded as Congressionally-Directed Spending
Don’t be fooled. Congressionally-directed spending is simply the new name for corrupt earmark process
Why the Pharma Lobby Gave $204 Million in Donations to GOP
Pharmaceutical companies spent $240 million and the insurance industry spent $157 million on lobbying