Donors beware: New FEC ruling means parties can solicit more cash. Meanwhile, the commission finally moves into the Citizens United era.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 10/9/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events, and analysis including records management, apps against corruption, labor spending in state races, and more.
Continue readingFive new super PACs appear linked to GOP Senate leadership
Five new super PACs were registered simultaneously on Monday by an Austin law firm. All list one treasurer.
Continue readingInfluence Analytics: Drones in domestic skies
The use of drones in America is ramping up — and the issue is getting a lot of attention in Washington.
Continue readingBringing more transparency to the 114th House of Representatives
Nine ways the House of Representatives can become more transparent and accountable.
Continue readingCampaign intelligence: Pop-up PACs
This week's Campaign Intelligence finds "pop-up PAC" season starting: Start spending late enough and you won't have to disclose donors until just before the election — or maybe after.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 10/8/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events, and analysis including more problems with government accessing its own data, a new tool to track bike accidents, and more.
Continue readingOutside interests pour $37 million into N.C. Senate race
The North Carolina Senate race has drawn the most outside spending in the nation, totaling a massive $37.5 million.
Continue readingDCCC and NRCC drive outside spending in the House
What makes a House race expensive? Generally, its national party committees and a small group of closely aligned outside players.
Continue readingToday in #OpenGov 10/7/2014
Keep reading for today's look at #OpenGov news, events, and analysis including secret money everywhere, bike share visualizations, pyramid schemes, and more.
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