Secret donors fuel Democratic political powerhouse
|
Patriot Majority USA raised $30 million in ‘dark money’ last year. Continue Reading
New tax documents show Crossroads GPS poured millions into 2014 Senate race
|
Republicans won big in 2014. New tax filings prove Crossroads GPS, which was co-founded by Karl Rove, was more influential than the public knew. Continue Reading
It’s time to demand full campaign transparency and accountability
|
For too long we have placed trust in politicians who promise change and reform but fail to deliver. It’s time to end the half-measures and double-talk around this issue. Continue Reading
Inconsistent reporting hurts efforts to follow political money in NM
|
In response to an investigation by a TV news organization, which found discrepancies in how candidates and lobbyists are reporting campaign contributions, some legislative leaders are asking for better rules that will improve transparency. Continue Reading
Only three states score higher than D+ in State Integrity Investigation; 11 flunk
|
Annual investigation finds trouble at the statehouse: secrecy, questionable ethics and conflicts of interest in New Mexico and elsewhere. Continue Reading
New Mexico gets D- grade in 2015 State Integrity Investigation
|
Behind New Mexico’s ranking: widespread and systemic weaknesses in overseeing ethics, campaign finance and lobbying. Continue Reading
Twitter <3 enhanced political #disclosure
|
The social media company’s PAC will quickly reveal campaign contributions. Continue Reading
Kudos to super PAC for being transparent
|
At a time when so many groups are engaged in politicking without disclosing information about their fundraising and spending, GOAL West is doing the opposite. Continue Reading
Corporations improve reporting of political activity — with exceptions
|
Most of the nation’s largest corporations are moving toward volunteering more information about how they interact with governments, politicians and campaigns, the study asserts. But Netflix is among those that are not. Continue Reading
Tax and Rev secretary has a lot of explaining to do
|
As long as Tax and Rev refuses to answer substantive questions and deflects by lobbing bombs at the state auditor, I’m inclined to believe allegations that Secretary Demesia Padilla pressured her employees to give special treatment to her former client. Continue Reading
Flawed NM campaign reporting system needs reform, many say
|
The criminal allegations against Secretary of State Dianna Duran and recently discovered problems with other officials’ campaign finance reports further taint a state government that has been plagued by scandal in the past decade. Continue Reading
AG offers free training on sunshine laws Thursday in Las Cruces
|
Attorney General Hector Balderas will join his staff in Las Cruces on Thursday for a training on the state’s sunshine laws. Continue Reading
Lawmakers begin work on possible Duran impeachment
|
Meanwhile, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting that Duran listed Don Kidd as her 2010 campaign treasurer, but a former state senator by that name, who is Duran’s friend, says he didn’t take on that task. That raises questions about whether anyone was keeping an eye on Duran’s campaign finances. Continue Reading
Q&A: AG Balderas wants greater focus on protecting children
|
Still in his first year on the job, Attorney General Hector Balderas says he was most surprised when he took office to learn “how few resources were being devoted to protecting children in New Mexico.” Continue Reading
Self-financing characterizes Las Cruces election thus far
|
All three candidates for mayor and several candidates running for three city council seats have partially or wholly funded their own campaigns. Continue Reading