#electionfinance
With all due respect, you might want to take a look at your election financing laws. Billionaires and PACs, both with almost bottomless pockets, are a true threat to (what's left of) your democratic process.

#Trump #Musk #Elections #ElectionFinance
January 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
3/14 UCP legislation opening Edmonton and Calgary elections to political parties and corporate money wasn't accidental.

It's designed to help elect UCP-friendly councils while collecting valuable voter data for provincial boundary redistricting.
#CorporateMoney #ElectionFinance
July 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The root of so many problems we care about is our corrupt campaign finance system - it's time to break free from corporate PAC money and deliver big solutions for working people.

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#Reform #Progressive #Socialism #Electionfinance #Corruption
June 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Despite favorable polls, Democrats face a significant fundraising disadvantage against Republicans. While GOP committees raised $100 million more through July, Democrats strategically booked cheaper ad slots earlier in the cycle. #electionfinance #News
The One Legit Reason for Dem Panic
Despite favorable polls, Democrats face a significant fundraising disadvantage against Republicans. ...
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September 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Louisiana is taking a bold step towards clean elections by enacting new rules for disclosing campaign financing and fighting corruption.

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#LA #CampaignTransparency #CivicAccountability #OpenGov #ElectionFinance #LouisianaElections
Louisiana legislature enacts campaign finance transparency regulations
Legislature establishes rules for disclosing election campaign financing to prevent corruption.
citizenportal.ai
May 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🚨 The UK government has introduced the Representation of the People Bill to tighten election finance rules and reduce foreign political donations. New limits include a £100,000 cap on donations from new donors and a ban on political contributions using cryptocurrencies. #ElectionFinance #UKPolitics
⚖️ UK Tightens Rules On Foreign Political Donations — Election finance overhaul targets overseas influence 👇
Full report from No Spin Media.
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July 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
A proposed campaign finance bill could dramatically shift reporting requirements, raising concerns from treasurers about increased burdens on small and volunteer campaigns.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #ComplianceChallenges #TransparencyReform #ElectionFinance
Campaign finance bill would move to monthly reporting and add mid-summer reporting; treasurers warn of burden
Substitute Senate Bill 5840 would require monthly expenditure reports and additional July–October reporting dates; the Public Disclosure Commission supports the timeline change for transparency, while campaign treasurers and compliance officers said it would impose significant costs and administrative burden on small or volunteer campaigns.
citizenportal.ai
February 25, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Another pathetic response from Jeff Crank that supports Citizens United. #colorado #electionfinance
March 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Colorado just introduced groundbreaking regulations that could change the game for county commissioner candidates—are you ready for the impact?

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#CO #ElectionFinance #CampaignTransparency #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal
Colorado sets new contribution limits for county commissioner election campaigns
New regulations establish contribution and spending limits for county commissioner candidates in Colorado.
citizenportal.ai
May 4, 2025 at 4:40 AM
A proposed all-party primary in Massachusetts could tilt the electoral landscape in favor of wealthy donors, making it harder for grassroots candidates to compete.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #GrassrootsDemocracy #CivicEngagement #ElectionFinance
Opponents at hearing warn all‑party primary could raise costs, advantage wealthy backers
Labor and community groups told the committee that the petition to create all‑party preliminaries could increase election costs, make contests harder for working‑class and diverse candidates, and amplify outside spending; proponents disputed those claims and highlighted ballot endorsement mechanics and reported local signature support.
citizenportal.ai
April 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
San Francisco's City Hall buzzed with discussions on a $1.3 million budget appropriation that could redefine the city's financial future and its electoral landscape.

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#SanFranciscoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #ElectionFinance #SanFranciscoBudget
Supervisors discuss $1.3M Ethics Fund appropriation for upcoming mayoral election
Supervisors review supplemental appropriation to support the Ethics Commission's election financing needs.
citizenportal.ai
July 7, 2025 at 5:18 AM
A bold new bill in Vermont could strip businesses of their power to influence elections, raising serious constitutional questions that have never been tested before.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #CorporateRegulation #VermontBusiness #ElectionFinance #FirstAmendmentIssues
Senate Judiciary Reviews S.222, a Proposal to Bar Businesses from Election Spending in Vermont
Legislative Council told the Senate Judiciary Committee that S.222 would strip statutory authority for business entities to spend on election or ballot-question activity, but counsel and legislative attorneys warned of substantial First Amendment, Contracts Clause and due-process issues and recommended further hearings.
citizenportal.ai
February 25, 2026 at 3:41 PM
President-elect Donald Trump has received multiple large donations to his inaugural fund in recent days...

#TrumpInauguration #PoliticalDonations #FundingTheFuture #2024Election #ElectionFinance
What is an Inaugural Fund? Amazon, Meta Donate to Donald Trump's Fund
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December 13, 2024 at 9:19 PM