A Hefty Check Shows How Contribution Limits Amplify Independent Expenditures
Oregon is one signature away from ending unlimited campaign contributions
More than twenty years ago, Tim Knopp thought he and Democratic colleague Mark Hass would pass campaign finance reform through the state Legislature.
Editorial: Cautious hope for a campaign finance breakthrough
Legislators say they want to pass campaign contribution limits this session, the editorial board writes. If so, any bill should provide true reforms – not cement in place advantages for their big donors.
Dark money group targets Oregon swing districts with new mailers, ads
The Coalition for Safe, Healthy and Prosperous Communities doesn’t disclose donors but has spent big to help Republicans.
After overwhelming voter OK, political ‘dark money’ law hailed as model
Arizona's Proposition 211 requires that independent organizations – whether an individual or a group – that spend $50,000 or more in an election cycle in a statewide race must identify
Political ads hide the identity of deep-pocket donors, complaints to electi
A group that filed two complaints says allowing the use of initials to identify financial backers of campaign ads allows them to hide from public view.
Tennessee governor signs campaign finance and ethics bill