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The Householder trial exposed the dangers of dark money. Some are calling for change.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The federal convictions of former House Speaker Larry Householder and former Ohio Republican Party Chair Matt Borges came after seven weeks of testimony that… Read More
Ohio’s Ex-House speaker is ill. His corruption trial pauses after a big week
CINCINNATI (AP) — The racketeering trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges was cancelled due to illness again Friday, giving jurors a long holiday weekend to mull… Read More
The new role dark money is playing in campaigns for Ohio’s top court
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — This year will be the first general election when justices running for the Ohio Supreme Court will have their political party designation on the… Read More
Many of Ohio’s local school board candidates getting large contributions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Not only are there more candidates running for school boards in Ohio this year, but they are also spending more on their campaigns. And… Read More
DeWine Joins Call For Dark Money Transparency
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The effort to shed more light on campaign contributions is gaining momentum with the support of Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio). He says these so-called dark money groups that donate… Read More
Lawmakers Set Sights On Dark Money Transparency
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Lawmakers are introducing bills that require more transparency when it comes to dark money groups in political campaigns. The bills are in reaction to an… Read More
Calls For Dark Money Reform Amid Political Bribery Case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The criminal activities Ohio’s House speaker and some other political operatives are accused of doing couldn’t have happened without one thing – dark money. … Read More
Democrats Want To End Dark Money, But First They Want To Use It
“I have no misgivings,” said the head of one group. “On election night 2018, I didn’t hear anybody go, ‘Oh jeez, we won! But gosh, wasn’t all that stuff really bad that helped everybody win?’ “
Dark Money Groups Get A Little Darker, Thanks To IRS
Advocates say it’s a First Amendment issue. Critics say it’s opening the door to secret money from foreign sources.