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Goldwater Institute Files Suit Against Massachusetts Ban on Corporate Political Contributions

Boston—Today the Goldwater Institute filed a legal challenge against the Massachusetts law banning business corporations from making political contributions to..

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Federal Court Strikes Down Kentucky Ban on Business Contributions to Parties, Candidates and Political Committees

Court says union and business political contributions must be treated the same

Campaign Finance Regulation
‘Dark Money’ Disclosure Laws Will Open Door to Harassment and Intimidation

New report explains history of private political speech, encourages careful lawmaking

Campaign Finance Regulation
The Victims of “Dark Money” Disclosure:

How Government Reporting Requirements Suppress Speech and Limit Charitable Giving

Campaign Finance Regulation
Goldwater Institute Files Suit Against Kentucky Ban on Corporate Political Contributions

Lawsuit says union and business political contributions must be treated the same

Campaign Finance Regulation
Protect My Check v. Dilger

QUICK STATUS Last Step Victory! Kentucky federal court enjoined the state from enforcing this unequal law. Next Step Kentucky issued..

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Goldwater Institute, Secretary of State Challenge Clean Elections Commission Decision to Fine Legacy Foundation Action Fund

Clean Elections Commission oversteps authority with fine of independent political group

Campaign Finance Regulation
Lawsuit Filed Against Mass. Ban On Corp. Contributions

Lawsuit says unions, corporations should be treated the same

Campaign Finance Regulation
McComish V. Bennett (Clean Elections)

The Goldwater Institute partnered with the Institute for Justice to bring an end to the use of matching funds as..

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