Not long after we released our initial how-to introducing the new OpenFEC API, the 18F team announced that they were making even more available. Our followup post introduces some of the new additions and why they're so important.
Continue readingOpenFEC makes campaign finance data more accessible with new API: Here’s how to get started
Big news in the campaign finance world: The Federal Election Commission is taking a huge step forward by making data accessible through a modern API. Here's how to get started with this informative new resource.
Continue readingA little more conversation, a little less action at the FEC
An unusual move by two of the FEC's Democratic commissioners to petition their own agency to take up a rule-making process on dark money and Citizens United was met with skepticism by Republicans.
Continue readingOpenGov Voices: How the FEC is making it easier to follow the money
As part of a renewed transparency effort, the FEC is rolling out a fresh website to be more nimble, navigable and provide more customizable information to all.
Continue readingFEC hearing shows little consensus on regulating political money
An open FEC meeting Wednesday invited public debate on the current state of campaign finance.
Continue readingCampaign reformers: Tighten coordination rules first
Coordination rules — the ones that keep independent super PACs independent — aren't working as they were intended.
Continue readingVoting in the dark: Senate hides $57 million in campaign contributions behind thicket of dead trees
Because Senate candidates file their campaign finance reports on paper, it takes federal officials weeks to make them available for public viewing. Page count on Iowa Senate hopeful Bruce Braley's Q3 report: 26,000.
Continue readingDouble or something: party committees can raise double the money from donors
Donors beware: New FEC ruling means parties can solicit more cash. Meanwhile, the commission finally moves into the Citizens United era.
Continue readingCampaign finance enters the age of Bitcoin
The FEC unanimously voted Thursday to allow limited Bitcoin donations to political committees.
Continue readingSenate Democrats call for constitutional amendment on campaign finance
Senate Democrats are planning to hold a vote later this year on a constitutional amendment that would nullify the Supreme Court's recent decision lifting limits on campaign spending, a key leader said Wednesday.
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