The American Bar Association passed a resolution urging public disclosure of election spending, joining the chorus of reformers who recognize transparency is an essential democratic value.
New York State implemented the nation’s first system of disclosure for funding sources of specified lobbying entities spending more than $50,000 per year on lobbying expenditures.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a majority of West Virginia’s disclosure law in a victory for transparency in elections. The decision agreed with several arguments the Brennan Center made in an amicus brief filed in December 2011.
Last week, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman held a public hearing on his proposed regulations to require charities operating in New York to disclose their political spending.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that it will consider making a rule to require public companies to disclose information about the money they spend on politics.
On the first day of the 113th Congress, Rep. Chris Van Hollen reintroduced the DISCLOSE Act, a bill that would bring much-needed transparency to our federal elections.
