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Hawaii just made history, becoming the first state in the nation to effectively ban dark money in elections. The new law takes a novel approach: rather than trying to restrict corporate speech, it ...
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: It’s possible to end corporate influence in politics
More than 15 years ago, the Supreme Court removed limits on corporate political spending in its notorious Citizens United decision, ushering in an era of unprecedented influence by moneyed interests.
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: What to know about states’ efforts to limit corporate donations in politics
Two states could try a new way to reduce the influence of corporations and hard-to-track “dark money” groups that have been able to spend unlimited amounts on politics since the Supreme Court's 2010 ...
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: Hawaii’s New Law on Corporate Donations Is a Model for US States
Opinion: A new ban on corporate political donations in Hawaii shows that states can limit corporate powers, including the power to influence elections.
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: New Hawaii Law Targets Corporate Influence in Politics After Citizens United Ruling
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's Democratic governor on Thursday signed into law a bill that uses a novel approach to reduce the influence of corporations and hard-to-track “dark money” groups that have been ...
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: A battle over dark money is brewing in Hawaii and Montana
Organizers see political and legal battles ahead for a novel solution to America’s campaign finance fiasco ...
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: Hawaii vs. Citizens United
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News United States » Hawaii » Politics: Hawaii Just Found a Way to Keep Corporations Out of Politics
At a time when giant tech companies and other corporate behemoths loom over our economic, social, and political life, the state of Hawaii has just found a way to limit their hold. Last Thursday, Gov.
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: ‘Big News’: Hawaii Targets Citizens United With Law Clarifying Corporations Are Not People
“The far-right Supreme Court hijacked the Constitution to let corporations spend in our elections. But we are not powerless. We can fight back,” said US Rep. Greg Casar. The state of Hawaii has passed ...
News United States » Hawaii » Politics: Mauna Loa Observatory Survives Lava, Budget Cuts And Politics
After a volcanic eruption and funding threats, NOAA says Mauna Loa's world-famous CO₂ record is secure, accessible again, and undergoing major upgrades.