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National Rifle Association increases contributions to state political groups in 2015
By one measure at least, the NRA is significantly upping its focus on state politics.
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Business and pleasure mix on Rep. Shuster’s frequent tropical fundraising trips
In early February, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved legislation that would turn control of America’s air traffic control system over to a nonprofit corporation run by the aviation industry, essentially privatizing the system.
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Dark money fuels Florida energy ballot initiative fight
On July 15, 2015, a group called Consumers for Smart Solar (CSS) announced a ballot initiative in Florida aimed at keeping electric utilities in charge of energy distribution.
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Coal-funded GOP AG group praises West Virginia AG for “his defense of the coal industry”
RAGA announced a digital ad campaign in West Virginia praising the state’s attorney general, Patrick Morrisey, for his efforts on behalf of the coal industry.
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How a rote state budget negotiation turned into a historic partisan gridlock
Pennsylvania is not in the midst of a governor’s race, a fact that’s not immediately clear by how active outside groups are currently in the state’s political landscape.
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Door opens for more dark money in Michigan
In an attempt to make Michigan’s already feeble campaign finance laws even weaker, the state legislature is trying to change Michigan law to formally recognize the kind of uncontrolled and often secret political spending.