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Judge questions whether lawmaker can push robo-call case in courts

April 30, 2013 in The Daily Republic

State Circuit Court Judge Stuart Tiede questioned Monday whether anyone but the secretary of state or prosecutors can use the courts to enforce election law.
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Correction

April 19, 2013 in The Daily Republic

There were discrepancies in a recent series of stories referencing the South Dakota Telecommunications political action committee.
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Lawmakers return contributions from telecom firm in AG inquiry

April 16, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Democratic legislators return contributions and challenge Republicans to do the same.
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Who received money from the South Dakota Telecommunications PAC?

April 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic

In the spring campaign cycle, the PAC reported giving:
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SD Senator defends money from telecom PAC

April 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic

California company funnels contributions through Rushmore PAC; fund chairman pays for hunt with Congressman.
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Voters say start of 2014 US Senate race ‘way too early’

November 30, 2012 in The Daily Republic

The Federal Election Commission mandates that candidates for federal office must file a statement of candidacy within 15 days of raising or spending $5,000. Continue Reading

Jesse Jackson Jr. submits letter of resignation

November 21, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Jackson’s resignation comes just two weeks after voters re-elected him to a ninth full term and amid a continuing House Ethics Committee investigation into his dealings with imprisoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Continue Reading

More money correlated with a victory in 17 of 24 races for state Senate seats

November 9, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Having more money was a common denominator for more than two-thirds of the winning candidates Tuesday in contested races for seats in the South Dakota Senate. Continue Reading

Rounds’ PAC aids Republicans and offsets SDEA assistance to Dems

October 31, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Mitchell’s Mike Vehle received $2,000 apiece from two PACs. Continue Reading

OPINION: SD’s pay-to-play culture must end

October 17, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Republicans in Pierre depend on using our tax dollars for their campaign treasury. And that’s why they are pulling out all the stops to support Referred Law 14.
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