Illinois politicians come under campaign finance spotlight
Illinois politics have long had a reputation as a kind of cigar-smoke-filled old boys club of yesteryear.
Campaigns and Elections
Campaign finance reform comes to Washington and South Dakota
Two new fronts have opened in the focus on campaign finance reform.
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe investigated over campaign contributions
It has been a rough couple of years for Virginia governors.
New websites, apps seek to address campaign finance criticism
Politics is moving online.
State's attorney candidate faces big fines for campaign finance violations
Running a campaign without controversy seems to be close to impossible in our current political climate.
PAC website takes aim at superdelegate system
In a long and brutal election season, every weapon in the arsenal is brought to bear against the competition.
Divided FEC allows donors to remain nameless
Increasingly vocal criticism and public frustration have seemingly had little effect on the continuing stalemate...
FEC makes legislative recommendations to Congress
In late 2015, the Federal Election Commission issued seven legislative recommendations to Congress that had...
Financial disclosure problems and their software solutions
As one after another primary date passes, it seems that the proximity of the nation's...
A New York legislator faces $28,000 in fines for alleged election law violations
One common complaint from campaign finance reform advocates is that when state or federal agencies...