# campaign finance (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover campaign finance. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D) – Governor’s Ham Breakfast – Missouri State Fair – Sedalia – August 20, 2026](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/22/rep-emanuel-cleaver-d-governors-ham-breakfast-missouri-state-fair-sedalia-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D) attended the Governor’s Ham Breakfast (a fundraiser) on the fairgrounds of the Missouri State Fair in … Continue reading → [Listen](https://showmeprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EmanuelCleaverGovHamBreakfastMOStateFair082026.mp3) ## [Kennedy's quiet hunt for autism culprits stalls as Trump orders baseless changes to childhood shots](https://www.phillyvoice.com/autism-cause-robert-kennedy-donald-trump-vaccines/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-22 · Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his close, anti-vaccine allies have blown past a deadline to turn up definitive answers about autism's cause in a multimillion-dollar research mission shrouded in secrecy, leaving President Donald Trump to recycle debunked notions as he publicly assaults vaccines. ## [Taigan Plummer (D) in the 54th Legislative District – Town Hall – Warrensburg, Missouri – August 21, 2026](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/21/taigan-plummer-d-in-the-54th-legislative-district-town-hall-warrensburg-missouri-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Taigan Plummer, the Democratic Party candidate in the 54th Legislative District, held an open public town hall this evening in … Continue reading → ## [The Greatest Little Hellhole on Earth](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/21/the-greatest-little-hellhole-on-earth/) _2026-08-21 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ So, CNN just published a little exercise in clickbait under the try-hard title “We searched for America’s best towns to visit. Here are the top 10.” And as is often the case, our very own Queen City made the list for, according to the subhead, “Lovely surroundings, farm-fresh food, community spirit.” Not mentioned: Violence, insecurity, \[…\] ## [Governor’s Ham Breakfast – Missouri State Fair – Sedalia – August 20, 2026](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/21/governors-ham-breakfast-missouri-state-fair-sedalia-august-20-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ The Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair took place yesterday morning in Sedalia. This annual fundraising event is … Continue reading → ## [Sal Paolantonio prides himself on living healthy, and offers a playbook for other men to follow](https://www.phillyvoice.com/sal-paolantonio-espn-healthy-lifestyle-mens-health/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-21 · Louis Bezich · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Longtime ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio has made a career of covering the NFL. But there's much more to him than sports. His lifestyle offers inspiration for men to adopt similar healthy habits. ## [Pie and pickles!](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/20/pie-and-pickles/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Today in the Home Economics Building at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia: Pie judging in a youth class with … Continue reading → ## [Horses!](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/20/horses/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Today at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Clydesdale: ## [Rabbits!](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/20/rabbits/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Today at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Judging rabbits: Grooming: ## [Instant Statewide Ticket, Just Add Water](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/20/instant-statewide-ticket-just-add-water/) _2026-08-20 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ Stop the presses! Big news from the world of Vermont politics! The state Republican Party just filled out its statewide ticket with three people who… uhhhh… you’ve never heard of. And who have roughly the same chance of winning as I do, and I won’t be on the ballot. The few who voted in the \[…\] ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aeCCTmX1yYe2) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Wakeup call](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/19/wakeup-call/) _2026-08-19 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Early this morning in west central Missouri: ## [Phil Scott Presses Thumb Firmly on the Partisan Scale](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/18/phil-scott-presses-thumb-firmly-on-the-partisan-scale/) _2026-08-18 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ Here’s a screenshot from a recent hostage video political message posted on Gov. Phil Scott’s non-governmental Facebook account. And if there was any doubt about whether Scott is first and foremost a political animal, this video should remove it entirely. The video was posted on August 6, five days before the primary, and it’s a \[…\] ## [Beer](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/17/beer/) _2026-08-18 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Senator Eric Schmitt \[August 13, 2026\] The best beer in the world is brewed at Anheuser-Busch in my hometown of … Continue reading → ## [Missouri’s 6th Congressional District – republican snowflake is afraid of a retired school teacher](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/17/missouris-6th-congressional-district-republican-snowflake-is-afraid-of-a-retired-school-teacher/) _2026-08-17 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ The results in the primary election: State of Missouri – State of Missouri – Primary Election, August 04, 2026 Unofficial … Continue reading → ## [Pay up, deadbeat](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/17/pay-up-deadbeat/) _2026-08-17 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Today at the United States Supreme Court (ORDER LIST: 609 U.S.) MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 \[….\] REHEARINGS DENIED \[….\] 25-573 … Continue reading → ## [Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support — here's how to keep kids safe](https://www.phillyvoice.com/ai-chatbots-teen-safety-emotional-support-parenting-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-16 · Phoebe S. Moore, UMass Chan Medical School; Megan Kelly, UMass Chan Medical School, and Yael Dvir, UMass Chan Medical School · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Many teens are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, emotional support and mental health advice. Because teens are still forming their sense of self and often craving social validation, they may be prone to experiencing these simulated relationships as real. Here are tips to help parents set boundaries for safe use. ## [Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself](https://www.phillyvoice.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-prevention-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-15 · Bill Sullivan, Indiana University · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. Here’s why health officials are so concerned about this deadly infection – and ways to avoid contracting it. ## [Campaign Finance: just a spoonful of cash…](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/14/campaign-finance-just-a-spoonful-of-cash/) _2026-08-15 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission: C264366 08/14/2026 Asclepius PAC Missouri State Medical Assn 113 Madison Street Jefferson City MO … Continue reading → ## [At the Missouri State Fair – August 14, 2026](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/14/at-the-missouri-state-fair-august-14-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ August in Missouri. Hot. Damn hot. Humid. And, in Sedalia, two weeks of the Missouri State Fair. The Missouri Democratic … Continue reading → ## [Private Intelligence Firms Are Selling Dossiers on AI and Data Center Critics](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/08/14/private-intelligence-firms-are-selling-dossiers-on-ai-and-data-center-critics/) _2026-08-14 · ExposedByCMD Editors · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ Along with federal law enforcement agencies, private companies are now surveilling opponents of Big Tech. The post Private Intelligence Firms Are Selling Dossiers on AI and Data Center Critics appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hCLc7icyKfo7) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Democrats at the Missouri State Fair Parade – August 13, 2026](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/13/democrats-at-the-missouri-state-fair-parade-august-13-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Missouri Democrats presented several entries in the parade at the opening of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia this evening. … Continue reading → ## [Now, This Is a Fascinating Map of Vermont](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/13/now-this-is-a-fascinating-map-of-vermont/) _2026-08-14 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ No, not THAT map. Although it’s fascinating in its own way; it seems that Vermont has been gay-friendly for a very long time. Ooh, strapping young men with powerful (ahem) tools! But I digress, and right off the top too. I’m referring to a map prepared by VTDigger’s ace data reporter Erin Petenko which I \[…\] ## [It’s a Janoo Day, Yes It Is](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/12/its-a-janoo-day-yes-it-is/) _2026-08-12 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ For those unfamiliar, this was The New Day, an uber-popular tag team in the WWE who began their entrance routine with the slogan “It’s a new day, yes it is.” I’m not suggesting that newly minted gubernatorial nominee Amanda Janoo adopt it as a campaign slogan because WWE has squadrons of copyright lawyers on speed \[…\] ## [Right-Wing Activists Co-opt Environmental Laws to Fight “Abortion Pollution”](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/08/12/right-wing-activists-co-opt-environmental-laws-to-fight-abortion-pollution/) _2026-08-12 · Colleen Scerpella · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ In their zeal to create a de facto national abortion ban, pro-life groups are claiming that medications like mifepristone poison the water supply. The post Right-Wing Activists Co-opt Environmental Laws to Fight “Abortion Pollution” appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [Primary Night Instant Reaction, To Be UPDATED Until All the Key Races are Settled](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/11/primary-night-instant-reaction-to-be-updated-until-all-the-key-races-are-settled/) _2026-08-12 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ So it’s primary night in Vermont, and as the results come in, I’m here to read and react. Stay tuned! Maybe Planet Hank Isn’t a Genius After All. The first contested race to be called by the Associated Press was the Republican primary for the chance to lose to U.S. Rep. Becca Balint in November. \[…\] ## [Campaign Finance: one million](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/11/campaign-finance-one-million/) _2026-08-11 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission: C253517 08/11/2026 Will of the People Missouri Voter Project – State PAC 347 Hazel … Continue reading → ## [How Progressive Will Michigan Voters Go?](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/08/11/how-progressive-will-michigan-voters-go/) _2026-08-11 · Adán Quan · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ Abdul El-Sayed delivered the Democratic party’s progressive wing their biggest primary win yet this year, despite being massively outspent. Now, he’ll put to the test whether or not progressive ideas can win in a swing state, in what will be one of the most closely watched senate races this election cycle. The post How Progressive Will Michigan Voters Go? appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [Freedom Foundation Ramps Up Its Campaign to Crush Public Sector Unions](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/08/11/freedom-foundation-ramps-up-its-campaign-to-crush-public-sector-unions/) _2026-08-11 · Matthew Cunningham-Cook · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ Far-right funders like the Wisconsin-based Bradley Foundation and its Impact Fund have helped the anti-union group more than double its budget over three years. The post Freedom Foundation Ramps Up Its Campaign to Crush Public Sector Unions appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [Taigan Plummer (D): Candidate Town Hall – August 21, 2026](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/10/taigan-plummer-d-candidate-town-hall-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-10 · Michael Bersin · Show Me Progress_ Taigan Plummer (D) will be hosting a public town hall at the Trails Regional Library branch in Warrensburg at 6:00 … Continue reading → ## [Hawley, Schmitt & Blanche](https://showmeprogress.com/2026/08/10/hawley-schmitt-blanche/) _2026-08-10 · penroseonpolitics · Show Me Progress_ ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AxiKPU2DcIER) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Who's serving felony murder sentences in Pennsylvania prisons?](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pennsylvania-second-degree-murder-sentences-supreme-court/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-10 · by Whitney Downard and Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in March that mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder were unconstitutional, giving lawmakers 120 days to act. Here's a look at the people who are serving these sentences. ## [Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/mental-health-outdoors-nature-work-day/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-09 · Todd Lookingbill, University of Richmond · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Even brief, routine interactions with green space can reduce stress, improve mood and promote overall well-being. Here's how to spend more time outdoors during the work day. ## [Kennedy, Oz contend fraud crackdown, not skyrocketing prices, led millions to leave Obamacare](https://www.phillyvoice.com/affordable-care-act-enrollment-fraud-kennedy-oz-premium-costs/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-08 · Julie Appleby, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Trump administration says fraud control efforts led to the sharp drop in Affordable Care Act enrollments, but policy experts dispute that claim, suggesting the rise in premiums caused millions of Americans to lose health insurance. ## [National health observances like Wellness Month are no silver bullet, but they can help boost men's health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/national-health-observances-campaigns-effectiveness/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Louis Bezich · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ National health observances are dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Research shows they rarely trigger long-term behavioral changes, but they boost online activity, educate the public on medical conditions, and reduce stigmas on misunderstood conditions such as mental health disorders. ## [Pa. House Democrats introduce measure to bar corporations from political contributions](https://www.phillyvoice.com/political-contributions-corporations-restrictions-pennsylvania-legislation/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Democrats in the Pennsylvania House are pushing legislation that would restrict corporations from contributing to political campaigns in Pennsylvania, saying companies have been able to corporations to pour unlimited funds and resources into political efforts since a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. ## [I Hope the Democrats Have Money Left After the Primary](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/06/i-hope-the-democrats-have-money-left-after-the-primary/) _2026-08-07 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ The good news, if you favor the Democrats, is that many of their candidates have been able to raise impressive amounts of money in advance of next week’s primary. The bad news: They’ve spent a lot of their cash in ways that are only tangentially related to advancing the cause in November. Here’s hoping there’s \[…\] ## [Pediatricians and health departments sidestep Trump’s CDC on vaccine guidance](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pediatricians-and-health-departments-sidestep-trumps-cdc-on-vaccine-guidance/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-06 · By Karen Brown, New England Public Media · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ This rupture of scientific trust in the CDC has put many pediatricians in a bind, as they no longer turn to the country’s preeminent public health agency and instead search for ways to fill the information gap. ## [The Barons Have Lowered Their Sights for 2026](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/05/the-barons-have-lowered-their-sights-for-2026/) _2026-08-06 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ This is a screenshot from state Sen. Steven Heffernan’s latest campaign finance report. You may recognize the names; the first is actually Amy Tarrant of the Richard Tarrant Cinematic Universe; the other three are Burlington-area developer/real estate types. The Addison County Republican, allegedly a champion of rural Vermont, is getting virtually all of his money \[…\] ## [“Every Alarm Bell in My Body Is Ringing Right Now”](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/04/every-alarm-bell-in-my-body-is-ringing-right-now/) _2026-08-04 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ Something happened last Wednesday that should have been a big news story, but it wasn’t. I was out of town so it took me some time to catch up, but you know, I felt pretty secure in thinking that I wouldn’t be scooped by anyone in our sadly depleted media ecosystem. Good for me, bad \[…\] ## [Scott Admin Does Blatantly Political Thing and Accuses His Opponents of Playing Politics, Part Eleventy-Billion](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/03/scott-admin-does-blatantly-political-thing-and-accuses-his-opponents-of-playing-politics-part-eleventy-billion/) _2026-08-04 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ If this wasn’t reported as an in-kind donation to the Bram Kranichfeld campaign, it’s only because the dollars-and-cents value was incalculable. Last week, out of nowhere, and without extending the courtesy of informing the mayor of Vermont’s largest and most important city, the Scott administration dispatched the Vermont State Police to patrol the allegedly mean \[…\] ## [Some Deep Out-of-State Pockets are Backing Aly Richards](https://thevpo.org/2026/08/02/some-deep-out-of-state-pockets-are-backing-aly-richards/) _2026-08-03 · John S. Walters · The Vermont Political Observer._ This is a screenshot of an ad that’s been circulating on behalf of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Aly Richards. But it didn’t come from her campaign; it was paid for by the (apparently) newborn Independent Expenditure PAC known as “Time for a Change.” IE-PACs, for those just tuning in, can spend on behalf of favored candidates \[…\] ## [Should you wash your prewashed lettuce during the cyclospora outbreak?](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cyclospora-outbreak-wash-prewashed-lettuce/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-02 · Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ A few sensible food safety practices can help people significantly reduce their risk of getting sick during the cyclospora outbreak. Prewashed lettuce should be washed, but a better option is buying a head of lettuce, ripping off the outside leaves and washing the rest of it. ## [Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cyclospora-foodborne-outbreaks-prevention-cdc-surveillance/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-01 · Kate Wells and Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Food safety experts say federal cuts have made it harder to detect and stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, such as the recent outbreaks of cyclospora. They fear the next pathogen will be more deadly. ## [Ethics Complaints and Judicial Rebuke Intensify Senate Scrutiny of Blanche for AG](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/07/29/ethics-complaints-and-judicial-rebuke-intensify-senate-scrutiny-of-blanche-for-ag/) _2026-07-29 · Justin Davis · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ CMD and Common Cause join calls on the New York Supreme Court to reconsider its decision not to investigate Todd Blanche’s ethical violations as acting attorney general. The post Ethics Complaints and Judicial Rebuke Intensify Senate Scrutiny of Blanche for AG appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [ALEC Caters to MAGA, Big Oil, and Tech Industry at Its 2026 Annual Meeting](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/07/23/alec-caters-to-maga-big-oil-and-tech-industry-at-its-2026-annual-meeting/) _2026-07-23 · David Armiak · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) faithful descend on the Sunshine State this week for the right-wing bill mill’s annual meeting at the four-star JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. In addition to smoking stogies at a “late night cigar reception,” sipping drinks, and trying out Meta’s latest “AI-powered wearable technologies,” attendees are considering model policies designed to… ## [Money Swap Inflates Republican AG Group’s Campaign Haul](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/07/20/money-swap-inflates-republican-ag-groups-campaign-haul/) _2026-07-20 · David Armiak · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ RAGA reported $11.3 million in contributions for the second quarter of 2026, but more than a quarter of that was quickly rerouted back to the Republican Governors Association. The post Money Swap Inflates Republican AG Group’s Campaign Haul appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [Koch Employee Could Become Next Governor of Kansas](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/07/15/koch-employee-could-become-next-governor-of-kansas/) _2026-07-15 · Don Wiener · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ Arguably, no state legislator has stronger ties to Charles Koch’s political network than Ty Masterson (R-16), president of the Kansas state Senate. The post Koch Employee Could Become Next Governor of Kansas appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [Over 100 Former Judges File Sweeping Ethics Complaint Against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/07/02/over-100-former-judges-file-sweeping-ethics-complaint-against-acting-attorney-general-todd-blanche/) _2026-07-02 · Justin Davis · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ The complaint alleges that Blanche engaged in professional misconduct and conflicts of interest in his handling of Trump’s controversial lawsuit against the IRS, abuse of authority to target Trump’s political enemies, and mishandling of the Epstein files. The post Over 100 Former Judges File Sweeping Ethics Complaint Against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared first on EXPOSEDbyCMD . ## [Red States Jumped on the DOGE Bandwagon](https://www.exposedbycmd.org/2026/06/25/red-states-jumped-on-the-doge-bandwagon/) _2026-06-25 · Don Wiener · EXPOSEDbyCMD_ In the year and a half since President Trump appointed billionaire Elon Musk to lead the federal government’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), at least 26 states have launched their own versions of the highly controversial agency — creating offices, task forces, laws, and committees supposedly designed to cut government waste. The post Red States Jumped on the DOGE Bandwagon… ## [NixOS is magic](https://sharphall.org/posts/2026/Apr/20/nixos-is-magic.html) _2026-04-21 · Sharp Hall · sharphall.org_ I’ve been using NixOS recently on my laptop, because I know how great declarative configuration is from my experience deploying software on servers with tools like Kubernetes and Terraform. Along the way, I’ve had a few experiences with it that have left me impressed with how powerful a declarative approach to the configuration of my personal computers can be. Declarative vs imperative If you’ve…