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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Whose paying for election season
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (158+ words) Mayor Scott Gillingham and Premier Wab Kinew Manitoba is investing $1 million to fight overdose crises in Winnipeg, with most funds going to a new 24/7 paramedic team focused on shelters. The effort aims to better equip frontline workers and improve response…...
Letter: Americans support limits on money in our elections
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (205+ words) In 1776, our nation was founded on the principle of self-government, the idea that power comes from the people. Today, many Americans from across the political spectrum feel that promise slipping away. Elections dominated by unlimited spending and foreign influence leave…...
Hawaii Democrats fight federal lawsuit on Homes Commission Act - AOL
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (317+ words) HONOLULU (KHON2) " The Democratic Party of Hawaii is voicing strong opposition to a federal lawsuit challenging the eligibility requirements of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, calling the legal action a threat to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and the state's trust responsibilities. Democratic…...
Cash Flood Expected as Platner, Collins Race Heats Up
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (25+ words) Maine's Senate race is shaping up as a financial heavyweight bout, with both candidates demonstrating proven ability to tap deep wells of campaign cash and...
Rep. Catherine Cullen: Public Office Should Not Be A Taxpayer-Funded Side Hustle
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (214+ words) RIO RANCHO " Rep. Catherine Cullen (R- Rio Rancho) is calling for transparency and accountability following reports that Sandoval County Assessor Linda Gallegos is collecting two taxpayer-funded government salaries while continuing to serve in elected office. A recent investigative report raised serious…...
Somerville Democrats negotiate the first successful "People's Pledge" in a decade to endeavor to stop dark money spending
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (365+ words) The Somerville Democratic Party recently obtained the agreement of all 7 State House candidates running in all 3 districts which cover Somerville to take a People's Pledge Earlier this year, the Somerville Democratic City Committee adopted a resolution calling on all Democratic…...
Primaries for U. S. Senate heat up as GOP candidates vie for Lindsey Graham's seat
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (166+ words) NOTE: The above video is a livestream of WIS featuring current newscasts, Soda City Living, and Gray Media's Local News Live. COLUMBIA, S. C. (WIS) - Lindsey Graham is looking to hold his seat in the U. S. Senate after polls close Tuesday evening. The…...
Colorado Gov. Candidate Victor Marx Refuses to Say How Many People He Has Killed: "Does It Matter?" - AOL
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (467+ words) The frontrunner in Colorado's Republican primary for governor refused to say how many people he has killed in a stunning TV interview. During a 30-minute sit-down on Denver's 9 News on May 27, anchor Kyle Clark questioned gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx about…...
Barbara Lee's private fundraising could get tricky under a strong mayor system
16+ hour, 4+ min ago (667+ words) Election results: Measure E failing + DA Jones Dickson declares victory "We filled the Fan Zone and Watch Party at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts throughout the day showcasing Oakland as a world-class city," Lee boasted in a social…...
Campaign Finance Donor Verification Rules Coming
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (410+ words) Campaign finance accountability will be the focus of the House Administration Committee hearing on Wednesday, June 10. The hearing, titled "Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability," puts donor verification and campaign finance accountability squarely on the legislative agenda " and the…...