Senate passes bill to shine light on dark money
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While requiring greater transparency from political groups, the bill would also double the amount of money individuals can donate to candidates for public office. Continue Reading
Trump’s watered-down ethics rules let a lobbyist help run agency he lobbied
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The president’s executive order on ethics also cites a section of the law that doesn’t exist. Continue Reading
Panel kills bill requiring release of presidential hopefuls’ tax returns
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Rep. Debbie Rodella, an Española Democrat, joined with Republicans to bottle up the measure. Continue Reading
Air Force nominee Wilson helped contractor seek more federal funds
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“Competition is not in the best interest of the government,” Heather Wilson told Lockheed Martin officials to tell the Energy Department. Continue Reading
The ski industry hands out VIP cards at the Roundhouse. Here’s what lawmakers do with them.
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The industry group Ski New Mexico handed out VIP membership cards last week to 110 of the 112 state lawmakers. Continue Reading
Gun-safety group was top spender among Roundhouse lobbyists in 2016
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Everytown for Gun Safety completely outgunned the National Rifle Association in New Mexico spending last year. Continue Reading
Proposal aims to close campaign donation loophole
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Currently, politicians can take cash for their campaigns during a legislative session as long as they did not ask for it. Continue Reading
Rick Perry’s Texas giveaways
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The soon-to-be U.S. energy secretary doled out billions in grants and tax incentives for corporations while governor of Texas. One $30 million grant went to an energy group that turned out to be a phantom. Continue Reading
Emoluments clause: Could overturning 185 years of precedent let Trump off the hook?
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Another view of the clause in the Constitution regarding payments from foreign countries would let Trump off the hook — and overturn more than a century of practice and law. Continue Reading
Why Trump would almost certainly be violating the Constitution if he continues to own his businesses
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If Trump decides not to dispose of his business, it will be up to Congress to decide whether to do anything about his apparent violation of the Constitution. Continue Reading
We may not know if Trump’s foreign business deals violate the Constitution
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President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t have to detail his business holdings in federal financial disclosures until May 2018. Continue Reading
Clay pigeons: How lobbyists secretly woo state election officials
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Secretaries of state, who in some states oversee ballot measures on topics from gun control to the minimum wage, are increasingly courted by interest groups and industries with billions of dollars at stake. Continue Reading
Hillary’s big money machine steams toward Election Day
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Hillary Clinton’s fundraising lead is a startling rebuke to the no-longer-so-true truism that Republicans are the primary beneficiary of big political money. Continue Reading
Almost all journalists donating to presidential hopefuls give to Clinton
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The big question: Should journalists donate to political candidates at all? Continue Reading
Super PAC to billionaire: We need more money to save a Republican Senate
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An errant email from a PAC supporting Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania highlights Republican anxiety: “Trump has taken a real hit this week.” Continue Reading