Year: 2022
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New Jersey committee approves bill that includes unemployment insurance tax credits for small businesses
The New Jersey Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee on May 19 approved A-3683, a bill that would give tax credits to some small businesses with an aim to offset increasing unemployment insurance taxes following the coronavirus pandemic. The New Jersey Business and Industry Association estimates businesses in the state face about $250 million in…
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Six party committees raised $60 million in April according to recent FEC reports
Six major political party committees raised a combined $1.1 billion in the first sixteen months of the 2022 election cycle. In April, the committees raised $60 million, according to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. In April, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) raised $8.3 million and spent $6.0 million, while the National Republican…
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Tom Rice's impeachment vote draws Trump-endorsed primary challenger
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District on June 14, 2022. Incumbent Tom Rice and Russell Fry and received the most media attention. Rice, first elected to the U.S. House in 2012, was one of 10 Republican members of the U.S. House who voted to impeach former President…
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Anaheim mayor Harry Sidhu resigns
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu announced on May 23 that he would resign after information about an ongoing federal corruption investigation was made public earlier this month. Sidhu's resignation was effective May 24. According to a May 12 affidavit, the purpose of the FBI investigation is to determine whether Sidhu “shared privileged and confidential information with…
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Missouri Supreme Court issues one decision and hears arguments in four cases
The Missouri Supreme Court has made one decision, heard arguments in four cases, and has four more cases on the docket for May. State of Missouri v. Joshua Steven Collins was argued on Dec. 8, 2021, and the opinion was issued on May 17. The circuit court’s decision was unanimously affirmed. The case summary can…
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These five Indiana Senate candidates raised the most money and lost their primary
Most money raised by a losing primary candidate General elections for 25 of 50 seats in the Indiana State Senate will take place on November 8, 2022. State senatorial primary elections were held on May 3, 2022. Republicans hold a 39-11 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates in each party…
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These five Indiana House candidates raised the most money and lost their primary
General elections for all 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives will take place on November 8, 2022. State house primary elections were held on May 3, 2022. Republicans hold a 71-29 majority heading into the election. This article details the five candidates in each party who raised the most money and lost their…
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Year in review: A recap of donor disclosure and privacy policy in the first half of 2022
State legislative sessions are winding down. This will be our last edition of The Disclosure Digest for the next few months as we take a short break and gear up for 2023.. We'll be back later this year to help you get ready for the 2023 sessions. For now, please enjoy this look back at…
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Facebook was paid $166,072 from Minnesota campaign accounts; other states reported millions
In Minnesota, state-level candidates and PACs have spent $166,072 from their campaign accounts on services from Facebook in the 2022 election cycle so far. Facebook received 0.4 percent of all reported expenditures. According to reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022, here are…