State GovernmentDe León Can't Use Funds Raised For State Race In U.S. Senate RunOctober 30, 2017 | Chris NicholsWhat can and can’t California State Senate Leader Kevin de León do with the nearly $4 million he has in his state campaign accounts as he runs for U.S. Senate. A campaign finance expert says he’ll be limited in applying it to his federal race. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentProponents Of "California Disclose Act" Announce Deal, 7-Years LaterAugust 23, 2017 | Ben BradfordThe author of a California bill that would require new disclosures about who’s financing campaign ads says he has the votes to pass it, seven years after it was first introduced. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCandidate for California Governor Gavin Newsom Far Ahead In Race For CashAugust 4, 2017 | Chris NicholsNewsom has raised more money during first half of this year than the three other top Democrats in the governor's race – combined.
State GovernmentBig Spenders In Elections Catch The Eye Of Calif. Attorney GeneralMay 3, 2017 | Ben BradfordAttorney General Xavier Becerra says he wants to crack down on non-profit groups that contribute dark money in political campaigns. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Record $466 Million Spent On California Ballot MeasuresFebruary 2, 2017(AP) - Campaign finance documents filed this week reveal political donors contributed a record $466 million dollars to influence measures on California's 2016 ballot.
State GovernmentKamala Harris Adds To Huge Cash Advantage in California's U.S. Senate RaceNovember 3, 2016 | Chris NicholsNew campaign finance reports show Kamala Harris has raised more than $14.5 million in her race for California’s U.S. Senate seat. That’s more three times the amount raised by her competitor Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.
State GovernmentCalifornia Will Replace Dilapidated Cal-Access--In 2020October 13, 2016 | Ben BradfordIt can be difficult to track campaign contributions in California, even though the state requires their disclosure. Open government groups, lawmakers and big-money interests in the state have agreed to a solution for future elections. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmaker Wants To End Unlimited Contributions By Political PartiesOctober 12, 2016 | Chris NicholsA state lawmaker has proposed ending a loophole allowing unlimited contributions by California political parties to candidates for office.
State GovernmentWould A Transparency Bill Allow More Opaque Campaign Cash?August 29, 2016 | Ben BradfordNew requirements for campaign ads on TV could pass the California Legislature this week, after six years of attempts by open government advocates. But a state elections watchdog says it’s been compromised. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentVoters To Weigh In On "Citizens United" June 8, 2016 | Ben AdlerCalifornians will vote this fall on a non-binding advisory ballot measure that asks whether the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn its “Citizens United” campaign finance ruling.
