Dirty Money: With Big Sugar campaign cash, both 'Red' and 'Blue' grab for the green

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Who says Republicans and Democrats don't agree on anything?

As we dig through our "Dirty Money Project" reporting, we noticed something interesting - 11 of the 12 Congressional representatives we're tracking, both Republicans and Democrats, take big money from Big Sugar. Last time around, during the 2022 campaign cycle, the industry gave more than a third of a million dollars directly to these Congressmen and women, and contributed even more indirectly, via political action committees. But one area Congressman didn't get direct contributions from the industry. Who was it? Check out the video and see.

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Sugar reform: The time is now, and you can help

Billionaire-backed sugar companies have gamed the system; their political clout is a direct result of the Sugar Program in the federal Farm Bill, which effectively guarantees profits - money the industry then pours into campaign coffers to keep the toxic status quo intact. But the Farm Bill is set to expire this year, and we need a strong chorus of voices to tell Congress it's time for real change.

So check out the 30-second video from our friends at Friends of the Everglades for a look at the negative impact of the sugar industry on Florida's environment; and sign the Sugar Reform Now petition and help reach the goal of 5,000 signatures from people who agree the cycle of abuse has to end.

P.S. Signatures Needed! The "Right to Clean and Healthy Waters" petition needs 900,000 signature by November 30 to get on the 2024 ballot. The petition can be printed out and signed here: http://www.floridarighttocleanwater.org/