Category: Money
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Florida’s Marijuana Ballot Measure Keeps Breaking Fundraising Records
Originally published on 6.21.24 with OpenSecrets Florida is on its fifth try to legalize recreational marijuana with a ballot initiative, and more money is pouring into supporting the measure than any other like it that came before. If it passes the 60% supermajority required by the state to ratify ballot measures, Florida would join 16 other…
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Major fintech companies ramp up 2024 lobbying spending
Originally published on 8.9.24 with OpenSecrets Many companies in the fintech space set new lobbying records in the first two quarters of 2024. From peer-to-peer money transfer apps — apps that let users borrow from their next paycheck — to “neobanks,” lobbying spending is up, and details on why are scant. Peer-to-peer payment platforms Peer-to-peer…
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Texas oil regulator sets new $9.2M fundraising record with energy industry support
Originally published on August 16, 2024 with OpenSecrets The incumbent chair of the Texas Railroad Commission, Texas’ state commission overseeing the oil and gas industry, set a new fundraising record this year, raising nearly $9.2 million as of July 15. At least a quarter of Chairwoman Christi Craddick’s total fundraising has come from donors in…
Noah Kolenda 