Wash. Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Shine Light on 'Dark Money'
Alex GauthierPublished: 12 Mar, 2015
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OLYMPIA, WASH. -- The Washington State Senate approved a new campaign finance bill Wednesday that would require nonprofit organizations to disclose contributions to political campaigns. State Sens. Andy Billig, a Democrat, and Joe Fain, a Republican, said they worked together on the bill to increase government transparency at the state level.
AP reports:
Senate Bill 5153
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