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Tobacco Company Philip Morris Adds $500,000 in Support of Prop. 26 on Wednesday
admin | October 22, 2010
Oct. 22, 2010 - Philip Morris USA gave an additional $500,000 in support of Prop. 26 on Wednesday, bringing their total contributions to $1.75 million. Supporters of Prop. 26 have reached $14.6 million in contributions, over three times the amount in total contributions from groups in opposition, which is now at $4.1 million. See the latest contribution updates on the MAPLight.org Prop. 26 page.
Filing Deadline Reveals Numerous Small Out-of-State Donations Opposing Prop. 23
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman |
Oct. 22, 2010 - Following yesterday's pre-election deadline for filing campaign finance data for California's ballot measures, small contributions from across the country are beginning to show up in contribution totals opposing Prop. 23.
The League of Conservation Voters Shifts $300,000 From Prop. 23 Funds to Go After Prop. 26
admin | October 21, 2010
Oct. 21, 2010 - The League of Conservation Voters transferred $300,000 from their Prop. 23 campaign to oppose Prop. 26 on Tuesday, bringing total contributions against Prop. 26 to almost $3.5 million. Supporters of Prop. 26 have raised just over $14 million.
California Federation of Teachers Puts Up $180,000 to Support Prop. 25
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Oct. 21, 2010 - Several unions contributed a total of over $300,000 to the Yes on 25 campaign on Wednesday, including $180,000 from the California Federation of Teachers, based on the latest campaign finance data published by the California Secretary of State. Total contributions in support of Prop. 25 have reached $10.9 million and total contributions in opposition are at $13.5 million.
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Several Unions Contributed a Combined $500,000 to the Yes on 24 on Tuesday
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Oct. 21, 2010 - Several unions contributed a total of over $500,000 to the Yes on 24 campaign on Tuesday, based on the latest campaign finance data published by the California Secretary of State. Total contributions in support of Prop. 24 have reached $14.2 million and total contributions in opposition are at $13.7 million.
Bill Gates Contributes $700,000 to Oppose Prop. 23
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Oct. 20, 2010 - Microsoft founder Bill Gates contributed $700,000 to oppose Prop. 23 on Tuesday based on the latest campaign finance filings published by the California Secretary of State.
Cal PSA Adds $150,000 to Oppose Prop. 26
Jeffrey ErnstFriedman |
Oct. 20, 2010 - The California Public Securities Association (Cal PSA) contributed $150,000 to oppose Prop. 26 yesterday. Supporters of Prop. 26 raised $73,000 yesterday, bringing their total contributions to just under $14 million.