Proposition 211 would make political nonprofits disclose the names of original donors who spend beyond certain thresholds.

Lawmakers from politically drawn districts feel less pressure to cater to voters and exert less pressure on lenders, a researcher says.

A new report on stock trading by members of Congress reveals possible conflicts of interest.

A bill would put the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in charge. Some consumer advocates back the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Rich Lesser said the business world is ready to find common ground with the Biden administration.

The biggest, most lucrative lobbying firms in Washington are bipartisan.

Finding and educating previously unregistered voters — and getting them to the polls — is an expensive business.

The city was expecting 50,000 visitors. Only a few hundred will actually turn up.

Steven Teles wants to arm legislators with more research staff so they can push back when lobbyists fight institutional change.

They can juice local economies. They can also juice campaign coffers.