Shemia Fagan Has Not Fulfilled Promise to Donate Remaining Campaign Funds to the Oregon Humane Society
Shemia Fagan spent taxpayer or donor money on hotel pet fees, airfare for her kids
The Oregonian/OregonLive found tens of thousands in unexplained spending by the former secretary of state.
Shemia Fagan spent taxpayer or donor money on hotel pet fees, airfare for her kids
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Companies that publicly condemned legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community send political contributions to state lawmakers who advanced anti-LGBTQ+ bills - OpenSecrets News
State lawmakers who helped pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills raked in contributions from companies that condemned legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Portland leaders prepare to approve new campaign finance rules, public matching funds with unclear costs
“I just want to hear if we think we have enough money to cover what’s coming up.”
Feds open apparent investigation of former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s ties to pot company, source says
Federal authorities are seeking records related to Fagan from across multiple state agencies, according to a source.
Federal criminal investigators examining former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s dealings with a cannabis company
Subpoenas show the U.S. Attorney's Office has demanded a wide range of documents from the state involving Fagan and the owners of the La Mota dispensary chain.
With impasse deepening, 2023 Oregon legislative session is on edge of collapse
Lawmakers have fewer than three weeks left to work through their differences.
New bill could bring big changes to RI political donations. Here's what's proposed.
Legislation introduced by North Smithfield Republican Brian Newberry would raise the $1,000 annual individual contribution limit to $2,000.
Anatomy of a Murder: How the Democratic Party Crashed in Florida
Donors wanted “long-term progressive infrastructure” in the Sunshine State. It killed the Democratic party.
Oregon Democratic senators say they will fine Republicans $325 a day for walkout
On Thursday, Senate Democrats did not say how they plan to bill their colleagues, what would happen if Republicans don’t pay nor where the money would go.
Whatchamacolumn: System tries to ID political influencers
Campaign finance databases reveal much about cultural values, political influence and interesting trends. We found that, and more, in a recent News-Register investigation ...
Oregon Investigates Crypto Exec’s Political Donation
A former executive at the disgraced cryptocurrency exchange FTX donated $500,000 to the state’s Democratic Party under a false name. Here are the events that led up to the misreported donation and Oregon’s response.
Kotek ends intervention in Senate walkout that threatens session
Gov. Tina Kotek says it is “not an option” for Republicans to demand Democratic abandonment or substantial revision of legislation ensuring access to abortion and gender-affirming health care in exchange
States and localities take on foreign-influenced political spending
Ki Hong and Sam Rothbloom of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP discuss bans adopted by states and localities to prohibit U.S. companies from making political contributions where they have foreign owners, noting that some bans go beyond the federal ban and raise First Amendment and preemption concerns.
GOP walkout in Oregon Senate now in 5th week; uncertain if boycotters will be sanctioned
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The longest-ever walkout in the Oregon Legislature completed its fourth week on Wednesday as the enforceability of a ballot measure that would disqualify the boycotters from immediate reelection appeared in doubt.
As crypto exec faces possible criminal charges for huge Oregon political donation, a recap of how Democratic Party, state officials acted
See a timeline of the events that led to the misreported donation coming to light and the ensuing response from the Secretary of State’s Office.
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.
Boycotting Oregon senators believe loophole will allow them to win another term
Conservative lawmakers have hired a prominent attorney to argue that the wording of Ballot Measure 113 does not do what voters thought it did when they passed it last year.
Efforts for ranked-choice voting, STAR voting gaining progress in Oregon – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Efforts to change Oregon’s voting system are on the move in the state Legislature and among citizen groups.
Oregon DOJ should initiate a criminal investigation into the Democratic Party of Oregon
Documents first reported here confirm the need for an investigation into whether DPO committed a crime when it misreported the source of a $500,000 donation it used to help elect Kotek governor
Wyden consultant brokered FTX executive's $500,000 donation to Oregon Democrats
Senate Finance Chair Ron Wyden's paid fundraising consultant -- "all things Ron Wyden" -- arranged the details of a record-breaking donation under scrutiny by the Oregon Department of Justice.
Ron Wyden Consultant Facilitated $500,000 FTX Donation to Oregon Democratic Party: Report | National Review
The Oregon Senator has refused to return a personal contribution from Sam Bankman-Fried, breaking from other Democrats and Republicans who returned his donations.
Campaign Vendors Are the Next Clawback Targets in FTX Bankruptcy
Nossaman’s Chris Hughes and Bill Powers analyze the next clawback targets of FTX bankruptcy proceedings: campaign vendors and political action committees—saying they must comply with Federal Election Commission rules.
New York steps forward as New Jersey leaps backward on campaign cash
New York is set to implement a new public campaign financing program that will match small-dollar donations, allowing candidates to rely on the support of everyday New Yorkers rather than wealthy d…
Oregon voters could decide on ranked-choice voting soon
A bill asking voters to approve the system is among those stalled by a Republican walkout in the Senate.
Why we're denying quorum in Oregon's Senate
We are two of the 13 Oregon state senators denying quorum, thereby preventing the legislative chamber from holding votes on legislation.
Editorial: Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum’s recusal offers too little, too late
Rosenblum recused herself from the investigation into disgraced cryptocurrency executive Nishad Singh, whose $500,000 donation to the Democratic Party of Oregon was falsely reported as coming from a Las Vegas company. Rosenblum should have ensured independence long ago, considering the cozy relationship she and former Secretary of State Shemia Fagan have had with the Democratic Party.
Ambiguity in Constitutional Change Penalizing Lawmakers for Walkouts May Factor Into Looming Legal Battle
Secretary of State Acknowledges Ambiguity in Measure 113 Amendment and Asks DOJ for Clarification