A Connecticut bill has been making the rounds in transparency circles recently: HB 5556, a toothy, bipartisan approach to corporate... View Article
Continue reading“The People Rule”- Can it be more than a motto?
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the guest blogger and those providing comments are theirs alone and do not reflect the... View Article
Continue readingTariff bill opens the floodgates for lobbyists
In the three months before congressional leaders announced that they are once again opening the process to suspend tariffs, at... View Article
Continue readingWhen it’s a lottery contract, the odds of winning are pretty good
While masses of people are flocking to liquor stores to play today’s record setting Mega Millions lottery, those behind the... View Article
Continue readingSenate Introduces Targeted DISCLOSE Act Today
Senate Democrats unveiled their version of the DISCLOSE Act today. (We wrote about the House bill, introduced last month, here.)... View Article
Continue readingCelebrate Sunshine Week: Shine some light on secret money in our elections
Sunshine Week presents the perfect opportunity each year to recognize the importance of transparency and open government. This year, with... View Article
Continue readingThe News Without Transparency: The Impact of Disclosure on Public News & Knowledge
While journalistic skill and technique are essential for writing a good investigative article, we often take it for granted that... View Article
Continue readingWhat does Kerrey bring to the Nebraska race? Ka-ching!
For the latest proof of the importance of money in politics, look no further than the Wednesday decision by Bob... View Article
Continue readingThe News Without Transparency: Obama Rewards Campaign Contributors
An in-depth analysis of Obama’s 2008 campaign contributors conducted by iWatch News in 2011 determined that in certain circumstances major bundlers... View Article
Continue readingThe News Without Transparency: Colbert Super PAC Leads FEC Reporting, Gingrich Campaign and Others Follow
The News Without Transparency: Colbert Super PAC Leads FEC Reporting, Gingrich Campaign and Others Follow Super PACs have been a... View Article
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