Primer on Corporate Political Spending For Incoming Directors
The purpose of this primer is to help incoming directors understand the ins and outs of corporate political spending and protect their companies from risks posed by this spending.
These 50 companies have donated over $23 million to election deniers since January 6, 2021
Freed told Popular Information that the corporations sending millions in PAC donations to election deniers are “putting themselves at risk.” He thinks the companies are underestimating the economic danger of undermining “the rule of law.” Instead of focusing on the preservation of “the political system that they need to be able to operate and grow,”…
US Poll Prompts Investor Focus on Political Spending
A rush of shareholder proposals demanding transparency have been filed for the 2024 proxy season, with a strong emphasis on lobbying alignment.
Guide to Becoming a Model Code Company
With corporate political disclosure and accountability accepted as the norm, the next step for companies is to put in place a framework for approaching, governing and assessing their election-related spending.
orporate Influence Over Legislation/Regulation on Key Themes Affecting the Public Interest, Prompts Investors to File Numerous Proposals Scrutinizing Corporate Political Activity
The vast majority of companies utilize various forms of public policy advocacy to impact legislative and regulatory decisions mainly through lobbying and campaign contributions.
Center for Political Accountability Introduces Guide to Model Code
“Now, the CPA has developed a Guide to Becoming a Model Code Company, designed to help companies and their boards understand the Model Code and how it can help them manage election-related political spending in high-risk environments…”
Consumers Energy-backed group made big donations Democrats before energy law rewrite
Three fundraising accounts tied to key Michigan Democrats each got contributions of at least $200,000 from a nonprofit bankrolled by one of the state’s largest electric utilities in 2022, according to a tax filing obtained by The Detroit News.
Blame These Companies for the GOP’s Minority Rule
Big brands like Comcast, Walmart, Pfizer, and AT&T fund the ring-wing political group that wrecked our democracy.
Some Minnesota Corporations Quietly Resume Donations to Election Disputers
“They’ve reverted to spending as usual, and they are engaging in spending for access.”