/tags/political-campaigns Political Campaigns en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-01/midwest-ballot-measures-abortion-sports-betting-draw-donors-from-afar The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-01/midwest-ballot-measures-abortion-sports-betting-draw-donors-from-afar Pia Malbran /government-politics-issues/2024-10-23/u-s-election-voting-real-fake-facts-feelings Voters’ complicated relationship with the truth is impacting the way campaigns and candidates tailor their messaging, according to Lincoln Land Community College's Natasha Casey. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-23/u-s-election-voting-real-fake-facts-feelings Abby Llorico /government-politics-issues/2022-05-26/gray-market-gaming-company-pumps-250k-into-pacs-tied-to-missouri-lobbyist Wildwood-based Torch Electronics, which is accused of operating illegal gambling machines in Missouri, made six $40,000 donations this week to a constellation of political action committees run by its lobbyist, former House speaker Steve Tilley. Thu, 26 May 2022 13:11:56 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-26/gray-market-gaming-company-pumps-250k-into-pacs-tied-to-missouri-lobbyist Jason Hancock /economy-business/2018-11-05/door-to-door-survey-seeks-residents-views-of-st-louis-lambert-airport-privatization In the midst of this political season, there’s another campaign underway in St. Louis. But it’s not on the ballot for the midterm election.It’s the… Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:09:52 GMT /economy-business/2018-11-05/door-to-door-survey-seeks-residents-views-of-st-louis-lambert-airport-privatization /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2017-03-16/defining-dark-money-and-discussing-the-state-of-money-politics-and-ethics-in-missouri Earlier this month, the spotlight was cast on the brand new nonprofit called A New Missouri Inc. Formed by Gov. Eric Greitens’ campaign treasurer, the… Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:05:06 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2017-03-16/defining-dark-money-and-discussing-the-state-of-money-politics-and-ethics-in-missouri Kelly Moffitt /politics-issues/2016-11-03/show-me-state-leads-the-way-in-tv-ad-spending-on-state-contests If you think you’re being bombarded with TV ads for Missouri’s governor’s contest, you’re right. The Missouri governor’s race is the top state-level… Thu, 03 Nov 2016 18:31:23 GMT /politics-issues/2016-11-03/show-me-state-leads-the-way-in-tv-ad-spending-on-state-contests Jo Mannies /government-politics-issues/2013-02-01/world-wide-technology-gave-big-donations-to-nixon-but-others-too On Thursday, the Associated Press reported that the same day Democratic Governor Jay Nixon decried large donations in his State of the State speech, he… Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:45:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-02-01/world-wide-technology-gave-big-donations-to-nixon-but-others-too /government-politics-issues/2013-01-31/nixon-gets-big-donation-on-same-day-he-calls-for-campaign-contribution-reform State records show that Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon received a $10,000 donation from a firm with a state contract on the same day that he publicly decried big… Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:56:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-01-31/nixon-gets-big-donation-on-same-day-he-calls-for-campaign-contribution-reform /politics-issues/2013-01-17/report-campaign-finance-laws-worrisome All of the money given by small donors in the 2012 presidential race was matched by only 32 billionaires and corporations, according to a report released… Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:59:52 GMT /politics-issues/2013-01-17/report-campaign-finance-laws-worrisome /government-politics-issues/2013-01-04/political-spending-arms-race-makes-it-a-good-year-for-tv-stations It’s estimated that TV stations’ political ad revenues were around $2.6 billion last year – a 68 percent increase from just 4 years ago.This was the first… Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-01-04/political-spending-arms-race-makes-it-a-good-year-for-tv-stations