Vermont Public Radio has the latest on campaign finance reform efforts in the state. Several state senators want to modify Vermont’s campaign finance law in the wake of a controversial U.S. Supreme Court ruling. But a committee has recommended significant changes to their bill, and now they’re not sure whether they can go as far […]
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Campaign finance reform on the radar again in Vermont
The Times Argus surveys the Vermont campaign finance landscape. Legislators may – again – pass a bill this year limiting donations from individuals, political action committees and parties. But there will be factors that will complicate that decision. For one thing, it is an election year, a time when lawmakers have typically stayed away from […]
Sen. Leahy’s campaign cash reserves
The Burlington Free Press reports that Sen. Pat Leahy has about $2.5 million cash on hand. Sen. Patrick Leahy is on track to raise and spend more money for his 2010 re-election campaign than in any of his six previous Senate races, even though no Republican opposition has yet surfaced.