According to this article and report, an individual in Missouri allegedly registered 100 political committees. Rex Sinquefield created 100 new political action committees (PACs) in September 2007. The formation of these PACs allows him to legally contribute 100 times the legal limit to the candidates or officials of his choice. “Sinquefield, who opposes income taxes […]
This editorial discusses Missouri’s campaign finance law and advocates public financing. This year the legal problems with removing contribution limits seem to have been resolved, and the current limits will be removed starting in August, after the primary election. Removing such limits is not an unreasonable step toward more transparency in our political system. Current […]
There’s a development in Missouri regarding contribution limits. Lawmakers gave final approval on Friday to legislation that would repeal Missouri’s campaign contribution limits. If signed by Gov. Matt Blunt, politicians could take contributions of unlimited amounts beginning Aug. 28. This is the second time that Missouri lawmakers have voted to repeal contribution limits. The Missouri […]