Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch is in hot water. He's been hit with a $55, 000 fine for breaking campaign finance rules. The state found that his campaign team messed up big time. They took money from the wrong sources and didn't keep good records. The state's Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCP
In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided
In the final stretch of the New York City mayoral race, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing serious allegations. A group called the Coolidge Reagan Foundation has sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice and Manhattan District Attorney. They claim Mamdani's campaign took illega
The race for New Jersey's next governor is heating up, and the money trail tells an interesting story. Both main candidates, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, have shared their campaign finance details. Sherrill, a Democrat, has a slight edge in funds. She's raised about $3. 2 million recently an
A person in the public eye is in hot water for not following the rules about money in politics. This isn't just about breaking a rule; it's about understanding why these rules exist in the first place. Daniel Carlino is the name of the person involved. He's known for his work in the community, but
The Supreme Court is about to make a big decision. It's not about laws or crimes, but about money in politics. Specifically, it's about how much politicians can talk to their party about spending cash. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, could change ho
Oregon stands out as one of the few states without campaign finance limits. This has led to a flood of money into political campaigns. Many people wonder why Oregon doesn't look at other states for solutions. Other states have rules that work well. Why not take those ideas and adjust them to fit Ore
Maine is in a legal battle over campaign finance. The state wants to limit donations to super PACs, but a judge says it's unconstitutional. The state is now appealing this decision. In 2023, Maine voters approved a law to cap donations to super PACs at $5, 000. Almost 75% of voters supported this c
The Fort Collins 2025 election is heating up, with over $300, 000 raised so far. But where is all this money coming from? Let's take a closer look. Most candidates have received the majority of their funds from local residents. However, there are some notable exceptions. For instance, one candidate
In the race for Longmont's City Council seats, money is flowing in fast. With just two weeks left before Election Day, candidates have raised over $70, 000. This cash comes from different places, like personal loans, gifts, and donations from individuals and groups. Susie Hidalgo-Fahring is leading
