Agriculture and others with interests in Farm Bill lobbying have field day with divided Congress
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.
Nevada Election Donations Critical to Koch Spending Strategy
Koch Brothers are focusing on state races as seen in uptick of Nevada election donations
Republican Small Donors Carrying Trump Campaign
Trump’s ability to raise campaign funds from Republican small donors is key to election victory
How One Special Interest Group Dominates NJ Politics
New Jersey Education Association lobbyists use their wallet book to control decision making in NJ politics
Green Party Donations Spike Following Bernie Exit
A wave of new Green Party donations and other support have boosted Jill Stein’s campaign
Connecticut Election Watchdogs Lose Key Funding
State political battle over Connecticut election watchdogs leaves them searching for new funding
AARP Tied to Koch Lobbying Network
Unusual relationship between powerful AARP and the Koch lobbying network has been revealed
Foreign-Owned Businesses Influencing American politics
New evidence that foreign-owned businesses are at least attempting to spend money influencing elections
Renewed Interest in Koch Brother State Election Spending
Looking for beneficial environmental legislation, Koch Brother state election is kicking into gear
More Revelations in IRS Scandal Over Tax Exempt GOP Groups
Tea Party aligned donor groups were intentionally denied tax exempt status in IRS scandal