Campaign

Controversial Campaign Finance Law Triggers Surge in Political Contributions from Public Contractors in New Jersey

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Trenton, New Jersey – Public contractors in New Jersey funneled $1.6 million into political parties during the last election, taking advantage of weakened pay-to-play restrictions. These contributions, which were previously limited to prevent the exchange of campaign funds for public work contracts, have raised concerns among good government groups about political corruption and influence peddling in the state. The influx of money came after the implementation of the 2023 Elections Transparency Act, a controversial campaign finance law that was signed by Governor Phil Murphy in April. Under the new law, contractors were able to make … Read more

Georgia’s Poor People’s Campaign Mobilizes for Last Weekend of Early Voting in 2024 Presidential Primaries

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Atlanta, Georgia residents are urged to make their voices heard as the window for early voting in the 2024 presidential primaries rapidly closes. A concerted effort is underway to encourage voters to head to the polls during the final weekend of early voting. The Georgia Poor People’s Campaign has taken the lead in this initiative, rallying together lower-wage workers, faith leaders, and activists who are calling on lawmakers to prioritize policies aimed at improving the lives of those with low incomes. This campaign, known as “40 Weeks of Action,” seeks to mobilize voters ahead of … Read more

Jamaal Bowman’s Campaign Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Over False Accusation of Hamas Funding

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City & State NY reported that the campaign for Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y) is considering a defamation lawsuit against his opponent, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, over an accusation that Bowman received money from Hamas. A lawyer representing the Bowman campaign sent a letter to the Latimer campaign demanding a retraction of the false accusation. The letter states that the accusation is a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act and could be considered defamation. According to the Black Westchester magazine, Latimer made the accusation while speaking at an event where he was questioned about … Read more

Corruption in North Carolina: Lawmakers Skirt Campaign Finance Rules, Igniting Calls for Action

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – A once fervent commitment to combat political corruption in the state of North Carolina appears to be on the decline, raising concerns about the influence of money in politics. In the early 2000s, campaign finance and lobbying laws were a hot topic, driven by the investigative work of government watchdog Bob Hall. However, recent years have seen a resurgence of questionable practices and a lack of enforcement, leaving the public wondering if corruption is being swept under the rug. Under the leadership of Democratic state House Speaker Jim Black, campaign finance … Read more