A million dollar problem with Alabama campaign finance laws
A million dollar donation to a candidate running for state AG has exposed a gaping black hole in Alabama's campaign finance laws.
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Pike Road mayoral race filings show stark contrast in priorities and transparency
Stone complies with campaign finance law, maintains strong bond rating; Spurlin fined for missed filings and delayed disclosures.
Minor candidates struggle to raise money in races for governor and lieutenant governor
The Tommy Tuberville, Wes Allen, and Rick Pate campaigns all reported respectable fundraising numbers for June as other campaigns struggled.
Most of Tuberville’s initial fundraising haul came from large donations
Tuberville received dozens of contributions of $20,000 or more in May, including several donations from beneficiaries of public contracts.
Secretary of state, House speaker endorse ban on foreign funding in politics
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter endorsed a bill seeking to restrict foreign influence.
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law.
Who donates to Alabama’s incumbents? Mostly PACs
On average, Alabama’s incumbent members of Congress raised more money from PACs than individual donors in the third quarter.
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Ivey refunds $100,000 donation
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