special interests
Coverage of special interests in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado ballot questions, meant to keep special interests in check, are increasingly created by them
In Colorado, ballot questions intended to restrict special interests are increasingly being generated by those very groups. This trend is exacerbated because the high cost required to get a measure onto the ballot gives wealthy interests greater power to push through their agendas.
- STAT+: Trump’s health care affordability czar takes aim at hospitals
Trump’s health care affordability czar is targeting hospitals. A federal government-funded study on alcohol consumption was suppressed, with scientists claiming the results were unfavorable to powerful special interests.
- Record-setting outside money pouring into California governor's race
Over $79.6 million in outside money has been donated to independent committees influencing the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and special interests are major contributors.
- Record-setting outside money pouring into California governor's race
Corporations, labor unions, tech titans, tribes, and other special interests have donated $79.6 million to independent committees aiming to influence the California governor's race ahead of the June 2 primary. This marks a record-setting amount of outside money in the race.
- Eric Swalwell is what happens when special interests pick your congressman
Eric Swalwell's political career ended due to sexual assault accusations, prompting public scrutiny over why those aware of his behavior failed to act. The article suggests attempts to address his conduct were silenced or dismissed, highlighting systemic issues in political accountability.