tag | pa legislature
October 25, 2019 | 2:48 PM
Citing Spotlight PA/Caucus probe, top lawmaker pushes limits on campaign donations, stricter disclosure rules
Sen. Jay Costa is pushing sweeping campaign finance reforms that would set limits on political contributions, increase transparency and ban candidates from using campaign cash for personal benefit -- issues at the heart of a yearlong investigation published this week by The Caucus and Spotlight PA.
October 25, 2019 | 5:02 AM
The 10 most extravagant or bizarre campaign expenses by Pa. state lawmakers
Campaign accounts must be used for “influencing the outcome of an election.” But what qualifies is largely open to interpretation.
October 24, 2019 | 5:05 AM
She’s paid by taxpayers. So why is top Pa. Senate aide wining and dining on campaign credit card?
Shelly Brown is one of two taxpayer-funded staffers under Senate leader Joe Scarnati who have access to a credit card issued by the top Republican’s political operation, even though neither of them has an official role with the campaign.
October 23, 2019 | 5:47 PM
Pa. lawmakers abruptly abandon attempt to limit public access to campaign expenses
The proposed change to reduce oversight of their spending came just hours after an investigation revealed millions of dollars in hidden campaign expenses.
October 23, 2019 | 5:05 AM
Mystery trip to Europe with ‘donors’ by Pa. state senators followed expansion of wine law
The senators gave differing explanations for the purpose of the trip and declined to disclose who joined them or exactly where they went.
October 22, 2019 | 7:29 PM
Pa. lawmakers push for less oversight hours after investigation reveals millions in hidden campaign spending
Lawmakers quietly tucked a new provision into a bill that would reduce oversight and make it harder for the public to see how they spend their campaign cash.
Event Date: April 19, 2018