The Oregon Democratic Party Won’t Say if It Will Return a Contribution From

Campaign Finance Reform - in Oregon
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People - The
In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals.
Democrats Took Sam Bankman-Fried's Shady FTX Crypto Money. Will They Keep I
Taking FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s money was already a bit of a controversial subject. Now it’s looking downright scandalous. But Democrats aren’t speaking up.
Oregon Democrats said they accepted $500,000 from a Las Vegas cryptocurrenc
It was the largest contribution the committee had ever reported receiving in the 15-year time frame covered by Oregon’s campaign finance database.
Portland political operative plots big money push to defeat Jo Ann Hardesty
A newly formed political committee will seek to raise and spend six figures to hammer Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty and help her opponent Rene Gonzalez in next month’s election.
Here are 5 stories that shaped Oregon politics in 2021 - oregonlive.com
From COVID-19 to the historic expulsion of an Oregon House member, 2021 politics never stopped being interesting.
What Happened To Campaign Finance Reform? – Eugene Weekly
The voters of Oregon want campaign finance limits so much that 78 percent voted to amend the state Constitution last year to expressly allow them (Measure 107). So where are they? The Legislature s…
Oregon unions propose campaign finance limits that would still allow big do
Billion-dollar donations would be legal under one of the proposals.
Competing measures could muddy Oregon’s campaign finance debate - OPB
After talks between left-leaning organizations broke down, three groups have filed competing proposals for reining in political spending.
Oregon’s corporate-dominated campaign finance system gets Congress’ attenti
Citing The Oregonian/OregonLive's reporting, a U.S. senator questioned Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler about the influence of corporate money on environmental policy. Hear what the mayor said.
Study: Oregon 2018 campaign funding dominated by Portland-area groups
Campaigns in Oregon during the 2018 election cycle were funded largely by a few individuals and groups concentrated in the greater Portland area.
Advocates see holes in Oregon campaign finance reform legislation
Reforming Oregon's campaign finance laws was a priority heading into the 2019 Legislature, but some advocates are underwhelmed by the proposals.
Oregon good government groups file initiatives to cap campaign contribution
Oregon voters could weigh in on political contribution limits and disclosure mandates in 2022, if campaign finance reformers succeed in getting an initiative on the ballot.
Good government groups are pushing campaign finance limits in Oregon. They
Following months of negotiations, labor unions and advocacy groups did not sign onto a plan for creating new campaign regulations.
Coalition files ballot initiatives to reform Oregon's campaign finance laws
A coalition of campaign-finance-reform-minded groups have filed three ballot initiatives with the secretary of state’s office that they want to put before Oregon voters next year. Honest Elections Oregon says its initiatives will help reduce the “perception and reality of corruption” in campaigns, increase transparency and elevate more voices in elections.
Board provided with update on campaign finance reform in Multnomah County |
Please visit mcelections.org for detailed information on campaign finance provisions.
Pamplin Media Group - Cash dash is on for Oregon candidates for governor
Pamplin Media Group - Newberg school leaders sue critics under Oregon 'doxx
Case Closed: In Oregon campaign investigations, ‘I did not’ is all it takes
The state’s election watchdog has the power to issue subpoenas, but doesn't use it. It doesn't send investigators -- it just sends letters.
Relations Between Government and the Governed Reached a New Low When Multno
At Mutlnomah County, citizen involvement spiraled out of control last year.
Pamplin Media Group - Multnomah County will enforce $500 cap on campaign do
Multnomah County Judge Greenlights Voter-Approved Campaign Finance Limits
Pamplin Media Group - Campaign finance reform proposed in Columbia County
Multnomah County judge rules campaign contribution limits constitutional -
The ruling reverses an earlier decision that barred the limits. The county elections division will implement the $500 individual cap on campaign contributions, spending limits and disclosure requirements for candidates moving forward.
Mystery Donor Revealed: Mark Zuckerberg Backed Radical DA Candidates - Capi
In 2018, just outside Portland, Oregon, longtime Washington County District Attorney Bob Hermann announced his retirement. To those in the know, it was obvious that Kevin Barton, a moderate independent and Hermann’s longtime lieutenant, was the best man to fill the spot. Well-liked and with no Republican challengers, Barton was running unopposed. However, hundreds of miles away a “dark money” group with $10 million from Mark Zuckerberg and zero connection to Washington County decided that this was unacceptable. To them, it was obvious that Washington County really needed a high-dollar competitive election with a radical left-wing contender. The people just didn’t know it yet.
Oregon school board politics have never been so polarized, partisan and hos
Academics and board members say it’s unlikely things will change anytime soon.
Mark Zuckerberg cash discreetly leaked into far-left prosecutor races | Fox
Cash from Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg appears to have leaked into prosecutor races as part of his foundation's larger mission to reform the criminal justice system, a review of tax forms show.
Hall Monitor: Frustrated by Portland Bureaucracy? Keep an Eye on the Charte
Hall Monitor is a regular column on issues related to Portland City Hall and its influence on the community it serves. There are no fewer than five city bureaus in Portland that are responsible for trash cleanup in public spaces. Depending on the location, need, and availability, one of them might be able to address the growing dump site that’s popped up down the street from your house. If that fails, maybe you can just...
Portlanders want to see change in form of government, elections | KOIN.com
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