The Post’s Dan Eggen examines states’ reaction to Citizens United here, noting that “some states are looking for ways to increase public oversight of political ads run by corporations — or are defying the high court altogether.” Earlier, The Times asked, “Is it hyperbole to describe people’s reactions to a Supreme Court decision on campaign […]
Month: March 2010
Disclosure an issue in Massachusetts race
Disclosure of campaign finance information is an issue in the Massachusetts race for governor, according to this report.
Florida moves forward with new electioneering law
AP reports that the Florida Senate passed changes to the states campaign finance law in response to a federal court case. U.S. District Judge Stephan Mickle last year ruled Florida’s “electioneering communications” law violated constitutional guarantees of free speech by requiring nonpolitical organizations to register with the state and comply with financial reporting requirements if […]