Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican, is under the spotlight for some serious issues. The House Ethics Committee has decided to look into several claims against him. These include possible campaign finance rule breaks, misuse of congressional resources, and even allegations of dating violence or sexual misconduct. A Florida judge has already taken action. Mills is ...
In a surprising turn of events, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon won't have to pay a huge $9. 8 million fine. This fine was for breaking campaign finance rules during the 2024 election. The State Board of Elections couldn't agree on the fine, so it didn't go through. The fine came after reports showed Harmon's campaign took in way more money than allowed. The ru...
The Illinois Senate President, Don Harmon, is in hot water. Here's why: His campaign group is accused of taking way too much money. The state's election board says he owes nearly $10 million in fines. That's a lot of money! A group called the Liberty Justice Center, which usually supports Republican ideas, filed a complaint. They want the court to step in because th...
Politicians often make big promises to win votes, but many of these promises never come true. This is a problem because voters are left disappointed, and politicians face no consequences. Some people think that limiting campaign donations could make elections fairer, but others argue that this limits free speech. However, with no limits on spending, politicians can s...
Cypress is looking at some big changes to how money flows in local elections. The city council recently talked about lowering the maximum donation a candidate can get, from $5, 900 to $500. This idea came from Mayor David Burke, who thinks too much special interest money is influencing elections and making people doubt the decisions being made. But not everyone agre...
The mayor of Quincy, Massachusetts, Thomas Koch, is in hot water again. This time, it's because he accepted illegal campaign donations. State regulators found that Koch's campaign took money from corporations and anonymous donors, which is against the law. To settle the issue, Koch's campaign paid $55, 000. Out of this amount, $15, 000 went directly to the state, an...
Oregon is making big changes to how money flows in politics. Starting in 2027, new rules will limit how much people can give to candidates running for statewide offices. The cap is set at $3, 300 per person for each election cycle. These changes come from a law passed in 2024, known as House Bill 4024. People in Oregon have a say in these changes. They can join virt...
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 (OCPF) found that Koch's campaign took money from people who weren't supp...
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 to use only one trash company, Waste Management, for five years. Thi...
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 illegal donations from foreign donors. The issue started when finance repo...