Episode 656: SCOTUS Turns Down Case Challenging Alaska’s Dark Money Disclosure Law. Great News for Voters and a Possibly a Future Case in Maine.
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 21, 2024
SCOTUS Turns Down Case Challenging Alaska’s Dark Money Disclosure Law. Great News for Voters and a Possibly a Future Case in Maine.
A 2020 Alaska ballot initiative took steps to shine a light on dark money campaign funding. The U.S. Supreme Court just turned down a challenge to that law, and it may be good news for an expected case in Maine.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Alaskans for Better Elections - Greater Transparency in Campaign Financing
BallotPedia - Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Finance Laws Initiative (2020)
U.S. Supreme Court - Appeal Request
Alaska Beacon - U.S. Supreme Court may consider Alaska’s ‘dark money’ disclosure rules
Anchorage Daily News - US Supreme Court rejects challenge to Alaska campaign disclosure rules approved by voters in 2020
Associated Press - A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge
Groups Taking Action:
Alaskans for Better Elections, Maine Citizens to End SuperPACs
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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