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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Governor Starts His Campaign with a Massive Fund

Josh Shapiro, the current governor of Pennsylvania, has a huge amount of money for his upcoming election. He has $30 million, which is a new record for the state. This is a lot more than any other candidate has ever had before an election. Shapiro is a Democrat and he is running for his second term.

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Ohio's New Election Watchdog: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Ohio is getting a new team to keep an eye on campaign money and election rules. This new group, called the Ohio Election Integrity Commission, starts working on January 1. It's replacing the old Ohio Elections Commission, which some people thought was too slow. Republicans pushed for this change. T

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Arizona's Push to Protect Small Donors' Privacy

Arizona is looking to boost privacy for those who give small amounts to political campaigns. Right now, anyone donating less than $100 can stay anonymous. But a new bill wants to raise that limit to $200. The idea is to shield these smaller donors from potential backlash. Why the change? The argume

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Georgia's Political Battle: The Mystery of the $5 Million Shadow Campaign

In Georgia, a political storm is brewing, and it's not just about the candidates. A shadowy group, calling itself "Georgians for Integrity, " has poured around $5 million into attacking Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. The group's ads, which have been flooding TV screens since Thanksgiving, accuse Jo

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Who's Behind the Mystery Money Attacking Georgia's Lt. Governor?

In Georgia politics, a shadowy group is spending big bucks to attack Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. They call themselves "Georgians for Integrity" and have poured around $5 million into ads, mailers, and texts. The ads claim Jones is using his office to make himself rich. But who is really behind this group?

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Money Matters: The Ups and Downs of Republican and Democrat Campaigns

House Republicans are in a tough spot. They have more seats to defend, and their main fundraising group is behind in cash compared to the Democrats. At the end of October, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had more money saved up than the National Republican Congressional Committee. I

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Big Companies and Political Money: A Shady Game

Big companies with government contracts are playing a risky game with political money. They're pouring cash into political groups while still working with the government. This might not be legal, but no one is stopping them. Some well-known names are involved. United Healthcare, Chevron, and Coinba

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Power Shifts: How Supreme Court Decisions Might Reshape Politics

The 2026 midterms are still a ways off, but Republicans are already eyeing potential advantages. Two key Supreme Court cases could tip the scales in their favor, altering the political landscape. The first case, Louisiana v. Callais, revolves around the Voting Rights Act. Specifically, it challenge

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Money Moves in the Shadows: How Tech Giants Could Influence Elections

A new plan is brewing that could let big tech companies like Anthropic dip into politics without anyone knowing. Here’s how it works: two big spending groups, one for Republicans and one for Democrats, will get money from a secretive nonprofit called Public First. This nonprofit doesn’t have to reve

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Political Speech: Why the Supreme Court Might Just Do the Right Thing

The Supreme Court is looking at a case that could change how political parties and candidates work together. Right now, there are rules that stop parties from coordinating with their candidates. But these rules might not make sense. For a long time, people have tried to control political speech. Th

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