Rooting out local government corruption in California starts by ending pay-to-play
A new California law takes aim at 'pay-to-play' in which special interests make campaign contributions to local officials to sway a decision.
CA’s Contentious ‘Pay to Play’ Reform Law Survives First Court Battle
Share with friendsA state law limiting certain contributions to local elected leaders survived an initial court challenge. Thursday, a Sacramento Superior Court judge rejected a challenge to SB 1439 from several business groups. The law — which took effect on Jan. 1 — allows only political contributions of up to $250 for those who have […]