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Policy & Reform

Steps toward campaign finance reform in Montana

Montana is the latest state to step up and take on its own campaign finance reform measures, increasing state-level political transparency despite the federal government doing little to curb money’s rampant, borderline unregulated influence in politics.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Why hasn’t top corporate lobbyist Scott Reed filed ANY lobbying reports in 2015?

Scott Reed, a well-known Washington operative and key figure in CREW's complaint from last week, hasn't filed any lobbying reports since January 2014--despite having been a registered lobbyist for more than 10 years.

Investigations

Corruption

Shkreli shenanigans and the curious case of KaloBios

Over the last several months, CREW's old foe Martin Shkreli has become a household name after he acquired the rights to an obscure drug, and jacked up the price more than 5,000 percent.

Investigations

Money In Politics

In failed appeal, CCP compares its fight for more money in politics to NAACP’s struggle

Recently, the Center for Competitive Politics (CCP), campaigning for more dark money in politics, tried—and failed—to challenge California's disclosure laws.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Freedom Partners admits issue ads are aimed at influencing elections

On Tuesday, Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce released its 2014 tax return, revealing that the organization spent $129 million total during the year.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Michigan is the “dark money capital of American politics”

Michigan is developing a reputation, and it’s not a good one. Following a recently released report on spending in judicial elections, the state was crowned the “dark money capital of American politics.”

Steps toward campaign finance reform in Montana

Why hasn’t top corporate lobbyist Scott Reed filed ANY lobbying reports in 2015?

Shkreli shenanigans and the curious case of KaloBios

In failed appeal, CCP compares its fight for more money in politics to NAACP’s struggle

Freedom Partners admits issue ads are aimed at influencing elections

Michigan is the “dark money capital of American politics”

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