Hochul positions as a “fighter” as she takes money from billionaire Republican donors
Hochul has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from billionaire Republican donors including Ken Langone, Jeremy Jacobs, and John Catsimatidis.
Billionaires and real estate interests spend millions against NYS Assembly candidates who support tenants’ rights and taxing the rich
Elite interests have given millions of dollars to super PACs backing candidates running against supporters of increased taxes on the wealthy and expanding tenants’ rights
Billionaires Yass, DeVos Team Up to Dismantle Public Schools Across the US
Former Education Secretary Betsy Devos has teamed up with billionaire trader and TikTok investor Jeff Yass to dismantle public education by spending tens of millions on state elections to pass charter and private school voucher bills.
Alabama Power and the Corporate Utility Power Structure
With its vast networks, campaign donations, lobbyists and corporate philanthropy, Alabama Power is an emblematic example of the extensive power and influence of utilities.
Back-to-back rate hikes illustrate DTE Energy’s entrenched power in Michigan
Private utility corporation uses political donations, dark money, lobbying, and greenwashing to extract hundreds of millions in profits while providing unreliable service
Healthcare Giants Dominate Lobbying in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, healthcare profiteers top the list of the most aggressive spenders on lobbying in the state. In 2022, nearly $30 million was spent on direct healthcare lobbying, about $11 million was spent on Medicare and Medicaid, and over $13 million was spent on insurance lobbying. Together, that’s more than the total lobbying spending on energy, the state budget, and education combined.
Meet the Major Corporations and Cultural Institutions Helping Build Cop City in Atlanta
Many Atlanta corporations that made pledges supporting Black and Brown communities are backing the development of a military-style training facility on protected forest land.
Jeffrey Yass: The Billionaire Behind Pennsylvania’s Right-Wing Machine
Pennsylvania’s richest person is funding an influential network of right-wing think tanks and causes across the state.
Anita Dunn advises Biden while her firm undermines Democratic Party priorities
SKDKnickerbocker co-founder Anita Dunn is a high-level advisor to President Biden as her firm underminers workers’ rights, housing justice, and climate action.
The Pro-Israel Billionaires Influencing Pennsylvania’s Elections
Out-of-state billionaires are donating big to pro-Israel groups splurging on state elections to defeat progressive candidates.