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June 30, 2022
State Lobbying Disclosure: A Scorecard
OpenSecrets has released a new scorecard ranking the quality of lobbying disclosure in each U.S. state. This scorecard shows that many states are falling short when it comes to providing meaningful disclosure of lobbying activities. But it also shows that some states are successfully requiring meaningful disclosure in ways that serve as a model for other states.
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Illinois House races test crypto industry influence
Political committees founded and funded by crypto industry leaders spent $4 million to boost candidates in four Illinois congressional races.
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Political candidates in Maine’s closely watched races rake in millions
One of the most closely watched races in Maine of the 2022 election cycle is for the governor’s seat.
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Members of Congress call for an investigation of Intuit’s lobbying practices amid mounting TurboTax controversies
Intuit ramped up lobbying as TurboTax controversies mounted. Now lawmakers are calling for a probe of its “revolving door scheme.”
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** Griffin’s $50 Million Illinois Governor Pick Is Running Behind (Bloomberg) ([link removed])
“Obviously, that’s not his preferred choice, so it would be a disappointment,” said Sheila Krumholz, the executive director for OpenSecrets, an independent nonprofit group that tracks money in US politics. But “I think though such investments often have other attributes and lingering effects. For instance, maybe his support puts Irvin in a good place for a future run for office. You never know what the ripple effects can be of such a big investment.”
** A conservative state senator is the G.O.P.’s candidate for a competitive new Colorado House seat. (The New York Times) ([link removed])
She was endorsed by the Koch brothers’ super PAC, Americans for Prosperity Action, which spent more than $320,000 to help her campaign as of June 23, according to campaign finance data compiled by OpenSecrets.
** Dem groups see windfall following repeal of Roe (Politico) ([link removed])
As part of the Center for Responsive Politics’ merger last year with the National Institute on Money in Politics, OpenSecrets, the organization formed from that union, has released new scorecards ranking the quality of lobbying disclosures in each state.
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