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San Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
Business

Tale of two mayors: Michael Bloomberg boosts San Jose candidate - San Jose Spotlight

Sam Liccardo's long-standing relationship with Michael Bloomberg includes financial support and potential ethical questions. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

U.S. oil and gas production is booming. And Republican politicians are reaping the rewards

August Pfluger, a top recipient of oil and gas campaign contributions, champions industry interests in Congress despite little national spotlight. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

California passed a law to stop pay to play' in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it

A 2022 law in California aimed to limit businesses' influence on local elections, supported by legislators but facing opposition for potential watering down. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Porter attacks Schiff for taking 'dirty money.' His response? 'I gave that money to you'

Katie Porter criticizes Adam Schiff's campaign contributions from corporate interests.
Schiff defends his acceptance of corporate donations by highlighting support for other candidates. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Law firms pumped millions into NY campaigns as lawmakers made it easier to sue: report

Law firms donated millions to NY politicians for lawsuit expansion.
Top recipients of donations were Gov. Hochul, AG James, and state Democratic committees. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Ex-N.Y.P.D. Official Admits Funneling Illegal Donations to Eric Adams

Retired police inspector pleads guilty to directing straw donors to contribute to Mayor Eric Adams' campaign.
Mr. Montgomery agreed not to organize or host any fundraisers or solicit contributions for a campaign for one year. [ more ]
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WSJ
6 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams Says 'We Don't Do Quid Pro Quo' for Contributions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defends himself amid federal corruption probe.
Adams denies exchanging political favors for campaign contributions.
Focus shifts from investigation to Adams' conduct in office. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams Says 'We Don't Do Quid Pro Quo' for Contributions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies exchanging political favors for campaign contributions.
Adams seeks to shift focus from federal corruption investigation. [ more ]
Yahoo News
6 months ago
NYC politics

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the FBI and Turkey: What to know about the controversy

The FBI has seized electronic devices belonging to New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of an ongoing investigation into potentially illegal campaign contributions from Turkish citizens.
Authorities are also looking into whether Adams pressured the New York Fire Department to grant an occupancy permit to a Turkish consulate building despite safety concerns.
Adams denies any wrongdoing and maintains that he reached out to agencies on behalf of his constituents. [ more ]
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