FEC data show big jump in Super PACs’ spending
The Federal Election Commission, which regulates the flow of political cash, has been plagued by persistent gridlock on some key areas of campaign finance. Why’s that important? Because, as a new report shows, more money is coming in and much of it is flowing in through new and barely regulated groups.
July 19
Ethics panelists gave to campaigns Officers write tickets so they can park themselves Taxpayer group calls on chamber CEO to resign Forest Park City Council seeks to remove member
Limits on campaign contributions could be gutted
Members of the State Ethics Commission are on the brink of gutting a key provision of Georgia’s campaign finance law. Their decision would allow politicians to funnel unlimited amounts of cash to other campaigns despite a law designed to limit contributions. And since most political money flows to the party in power, Republicans would be […]
Oct. 17
Price, Gingrey campaigns receive thousands from doctors & health care lobbyists Barrow rakes in big bucks from health care industry Carroll County Commission chairman appeals recall DOJ rejects Handel’s appeal of voter certification Canton council mulls 600 percent pay hikes
