Posts Tagged Campaign contributions
Mar
27
2015
DC Subsidy Transparency Leads to Campaign Finance Reform
On the heels of a terrific NPR-station exposé, the District of Columbia has become the first large U.S. jurisdiction to enact campaign finance reform thanks to job subsidies becoming transparent.
May
30
2014
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Ban Pay-To-Play on Subsidies
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May
20
2013
Subsidies to Campaign Contributors in NC and DC
Two recent investigative news reports, one in North Carolina and another in District of Columbia, provide useful examples of how major campaign contributors often end up receiving substantial subsidies or special tax treatment.