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Daily Report: Money and Politics

Californians donating to Brown-Coakley Senate race

January 19, 2010, 12:49 PM
California political donors have contributed more than $80,000 to Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidates Scott Brown and Martha Coakley, who are vying today to succeed the late Sen. Ted Kennedy in a race that has become a proxy of support for health care reform and a test of strength for Republicans... + read more
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Daily Report: Money and Politics

County party contributions: Weekly roundup

January 8, 2010, 5:53 AM
We’ve heard some fantastic feedback this week about our story on county parties being used as middlemen in high-dollar campaign finance transactions. In case you missed it, here’s what’s been going on:  + read more
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Daily Report: Money and Politics

FPPC targets GOP's Berryhill brothers, Democratic Party

January 7, 2010, 12:01 AM
The California Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating whether Republican Assemblymen Bill and Tom Berryhill, sidestepped strict fundraising limits by filtering money through two GOP central committees in the 2008 general election, California Watch has learned. The FPPC is also... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Jerry Brown snags wealthy Schwarzenegger donor

January 6, 2010, 6:59 AM
And Shane Goldmacher writes: "By writing a $2-million check to his campaign, Chris Kelly, the chief privacy officer of Facebook, has jumped into the crowded race to be California's next chief law enforcement officer. With incumbent Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown expected to run for governor, no... + read more
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Daily Report: Money and Politics

Democratic, GOP parties often fail at campaign disclosure

January 6, 2010, 5:25 AM
County-level political party committees have regularly failed to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign expenses and contributions, sometimes leaving voters in the dark about their finances until after Election Day, according to audits conducted by the California Fair Political... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Watchdog has second thoughts about campaign law he sponsored

January 5, 2010, 12:00 PM
Donors and politicians using county political parties to route hundreds of thousands of dollars into campaigns may not be violating the letter of California’s campaign law, but they are violating its intent, the state’s top campaign enforcer says. “I’m all for strong... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Pombo back in politics - prairie dogs beware

January 5, 2010, 5:38 AM
Dan Morain, the newest member of the Sacramento Bee editorial team, offers a nice reminder of an unusual fundraising pitch by former Rep. Richard Pombo back in 2004. Pombo announced this week he'll be returning to politics by running for the seat being vacated by George Radnovich, R-Mariposa.... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

County party giving: Who are the players?

January 4, 2010, 9:23 AM
In our Sunday story, we outlined a system that allows savvy campaign donors to give candidates hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the law typically allows by routing the money through county party central committees – particularly late in an election cycle. The system was used to... + read more
Spotlight: Money and Politics

Politicians rely on county parties to funnel contributions, avoid campaign limits

January 2, 2010, 9:50 PM
Is it possible that politicians and their supporters have laundered donations to subvert campaign finance laws? + read more
Spotlight: Money and Politics

INTERACTIVE: Committees spread donations to far-flung campaigns

January 2, 2010, 7:20 PM
Political donors and politicians often contribute large sums of money to local party committees.The committees, in turn, dispatch the money to candidates around the state. By doing so, candidates can receive contributions in amounts that circumvent state campaign finance limits.  + read more
Facts and Figures: Money and Politics

Attorney General Brown raises millions for campaign, but keeps spending low

January 2, 2010, 11:30 AM
How much campaign cash has Attorney General Jerry Brown raised in the last 18 months? Find out how much he has raised and spent so far. + read more
California Watch
Facts and Figures: Money and Politics

Big Spenders: Interest groups for teachers and oil industry spend millions to lobby state legislators

January 2, 2010, 11:20 AM
Can you guess which special interest groups spent millions lobbying state lawmakers? See the top five biggest spenders for the first three quarters of 2009. + read more
Spotlight: Money and Politics, Environment

Corporate farmer calls upon political allies to influence Delta dispute

December 6, 2009, 4:40 PM
When Stewart Resnick needed help, he turned to U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a frequent recipient of his campaign contributions.  + read more
See letters tracking how Stewart Resnick asked for help, and got it.
Spotlight: Money and Politics, Environment

INTERACTIVE: How a wealthy campaign contributor influenced a Delta dispute

December 6, 2009, 4:37 PM
California Watch senior reporter Lance Williams takes you through the document trail that shows how a wealthy corporate farmer influenced a Delta dispute with the help of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. + read more
Database of campaign donations from corporate farmer Stewart Resnick & associate
Data: Money and Politics, Environment

Resnick and associates spend nearly $4 million on campaigns

December 6, 2009, 4:30 PM
Stewart Resnick, his wife, and executives of his companies have donated $3.97 million to candidates and political committees, mostly in the Golden State since 1993. Sort recipients of contributions of $10,000 or more.  + read more
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