3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (607+ words) This blog features observations from Randy Turner, a former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor. Send news items or comments to [email protected] Missouri congressional incumbents seeking reelection hold a huge cash advantage over their leading challengers, final preprimary campaign finance reports…...

7+ hour, 20+ min ago   (442+ words) I saw a dumb article on Mediaite today about an item in Jon Ossoff’s most recent campaign finance report regarding $2,887 spent on “makeup services,” and thought to myself, I bet Ben Cline has items in his most recent campaign finance…...

11+ hour, 36+ min ago   (101+ words) Former lawmaker – now running again – helps fund Kansas PAC with Montana business Sunflower State Journal Former Democratic state Rep. Jason Probst - now running again for the House - is helping to fund a Kansas political action committee from a business set…...

10+ hour, 53+ min ago   (1025+ words) Businessman Perry Johnson has poured nearly $30 million of his own money into his quest to become Michigan’s next governor. But will it be enough? In the heated Republican primary against Trump-endorsed US Rep. John James, Johnson has spent $23 million this…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (688+ words) Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, accuses the Southern Poverty Law Center of fraud and hypocrisy. Jordan states the SPLC, working with the Biden Justice Department, saw donations jump from $51 million to $133 million in one year, exploiting events like the Charlottesville rally…...

15+ hour, 30+ min ago   (154+ words) The two candidates running to serve on the Baldwin County Commission District 3 seat have reported no campaign finance raising since May 19 or at all. According to Alabama Secretary of State campaign finance records, Republican Billie Jo Underwood, the incumbent in…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1341+ words) Three Republican candidates in a sprawling new South Florida congressional district have poured millions of dollars of their own money into the abbreviated campaign for their party’s nomination. Just before the final sprint to the Aug. 18 primary, campaign reports show:…...

17+ hour, 28+ min ago   (570+ words) The News-Press Transparency needed about gubernatorial campaign donations | Opinion Congressman Donalds could strengthen public confidence by voluntarily answering a few straightforward questions - The author argues for greater transparency from political candidates, particularly regarding campaign finances and potential conflicts of interest....

17+ hour, 26+ min ago   (643+ words) A petition initiative seeking to ban large companies with government contracts from making political contributions in Michigan cleared a notable administrative step and now moves closer to potentially appearing on the November ballot for voters to decide. The political spending…...

18+ hour, 29+ min ago   (48+ words) Seacoastonline.com In politics, does money really matter much? Splaine In a 51-page ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed laws concerning campaign fundraising and spending. It opened the gates for more cash to flow into our political system....