Correct! This is a delaying tactic used as an attempt to block legislative actions.

Correct! These disclosures have been required by law to be publicly available since 2012.

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Correct! Municipal bonds fund projects such as building schools, and roadways.

Correct! Campaigns spend a lot of money each election cycle on campaign literature, even in the digital age. This includes mailers, brochures, lawn signs, and various printed materials endorsing a candidate or issue to vote for in an election.

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Correct! Big businesses try to game the system by obtaining government subsidies, capturing regulators, and influencing legislation in order to increase their own profits. Even more, they fund candidates and ballot initiatives – and even craft bills to be introduced in state legislatures.

Correct! There are some exemptions and exclusions that may apply to certain requests, but anyone can make a request.

Correct! Both the FEC and OpenSecrets provide great detail about the flow of money in and out of campaigns.

Correct! Donors have a right to know if their contributions are not going toward helping a candidate win an election. You can help keep an eye on this as a reporter.