Center for Election Innovation and Research criticizes “Zuckerbucks” laws
Becker said government should adequately fund elections first and foremost, but philanthropy stepped in where government funding failed.
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Voting rights groups continue fight against “Zuckerbucks” bill; Allen dismisses concerns
Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government.
Alabama House passes “Zuckerbucks” bill prohibiting private funding of elections
Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts.
Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill
Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts.
“Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections
Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions.
Lawmaker, secretary of state seek to block private funding of election process
The bills are in response to a series of 2020 grants funded by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.