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  1. Stations have to file their political ad orders with the FCC, and those filings are public. AZ Follow the Money pulls the ones from 26 Arizona broadcast stations into a single searchable ledger for the 2026 cycle.

    Search by committee or station, sort by dollars or flight date, and every row links back to the source FCC document. Built by one person from public records.

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    #Arizona #CampaignFinance #ArizonaPolitics #DarkMoney

  2. Alaska officials clarify ballot after Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom reversal | Politics

    Alaska election officials are clarifying the candidate certification process after Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom reversed her decision not…
    #Politics #alaskadepartmentoflaw #alaskapublicofficescommission #campaignfinance #election #generalelection #Governor
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  3. U.S. Supreme Court’s Decisions from Tuesday June 30 2026 – What They Mean for You

    The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its 2025-2026 term on Tuesday, June 30, by issuing several landmark rulings that will have lasting effects on immigration, education, elections, campaign finance, and constitutional rights.

    Whether you live in Raleigh, North Carolina, or anywhere else in the country, these decisions could affect your family, your vote, your taxes, or future public policy.

    Here’s what happened—and what it means.

    Birthright Citizenship Remains Protected

    One of the Court’s biggest rulings rejected efforts to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the United States.

    The Court ruled that the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment continues to guarantee citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The decision preserves a constitutional principle that has existed for more than 125 years.  

    What this means for you

    • Children born in the U.S. remain U.S. citizens at birth.
    • States and federal agencies cannot deny citizenship based solely on a parent’s immigration status.
    • Any future changes would likely require a constitutional amendment or a major shift in Supreme Court precedent.

    States Can Restrict Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

    The Court also upheld laws allowing states to restrict transgender girls from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.

    The majority concluded that these laws do not violate Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause under the circumstances presented in the cases before the Court.  

    What this means for you

    If you have children in public schools or college athletics:

    • States may continue enforcing laws that limit participation based on biological sex.
    • School athletic policies could continue changing depending on state law.
    • Additional lawsuits involving other LGBTQ+ issues are still expected.

    Campaign Finance Rules Changed

    In another significant decision, the Supreme Court struck down federal limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates.

    Supporters argue the decision strengthens political speech protected by the First Amendment, while critics believe it could increase the influence of wealthy donors and political organizations.  

    What this means for voters

    • Political parties can work more closely with candidates during campaigns.
    • Expect increased spending during future elections.
    • Campaign advertising and fundraising could grow substantially in upcoming federal and state races.

    Gun Cases Left Unresolved

    The Court declined to hear several cases challenging firearm restrictions affecting adults between ages 18 and 20.

    By refusing to hear the appeals, existing lower court decisions remain in place, meaning gun laws will continue to vary depending on where someone lives.  

    What this means

    • There is still no nationwide rule regarding firearm purchases for 18-to-20-year-olds.
    • Different federal appeals courts continue reaching different conclusions.
    • The issue could return to the Supreme Court in a future term.

    A Court That Continues to Shape National Policy

    These rulings conclude another consequential Supreme Court term that addressed issues including:

    • Immigration
    • Executive power
    • Voting rights
    • Campaign finance
    • LGBTQ+ rights
    • Gun laws
    • Federal agency authority

    Several decisions expanded presidential authority in some areas while limiting it in others, reflecting the Court’s continued influence on nearly every aspect of American government.  

    What This Means for North Carolina Residents

    For residents across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake County, and North Carolina:

    • Schools and athletic associations may review sports participation policies.
    • Election officials and political campaigns will adjust to new campaign finance rules.
    • Immigration advocates and legal organizations will continue operating under existing birthright citizenship protections.
    • Firearm regulations will remain governed by existing federal and state court decisions until future Supreme Court action.

    Final Thoughts

    The Supreme Court’s final decisions of the 2025–2026 term reinforce how constitutional rulings can affect everyday Americans—even if they never set foot inside a courtroom.

    Whether the issue involves citizenship, education, elections, or constitutional rights, these rulings will shape public policy for years to come and will likely influence future legislation, political campaigns, and legal challenges across the nation.

    Stay informed as these decisions begin affecting states, local governments, and communities throughout North Carolina.

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    #BirthrightCitizenship #CampaignFinance #Constitution #DoRaleigh #FederalCourts #GovernmentNews #Immigration #June302026 #LegalNews #News #NorthCarolinaNews #Politics #RaleighNews #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #TitleIX #TransgenderAthletes #USSupremeCourt #VotingRights
  4. Hanging over the hearing was the legacy of #SCOTUS’ wave of rulings that have pared back #CampaignFinance restrictions over the years, including the 2010 #CitizensUnited v. FEC decision, which paved the way for unlimited independent expenditures by outside groups known as #superPACs.

    #law #ActivistCourt #PartisanCourt #Trump #ElectionInterference #FederalistSociety #HeritageFoundation #judiciary #CitizensUnited #DarkMoney

  5. Truth doesn’t spread without money.
    And the people with money don’t fund truth.

    That’s the core of what’s broken.
    And why we built MakeCampaignsFair.com — to make political voice no longer depend on financial power.

    🗳️ A fair, public platform. Equal time. No ads. No billionaires.

    Boosts welcome. Let’s fix what they’ve sold us.

    #CampaignFinance #MoneyInPolitics #Democracy #ElectionReform #GetMoneyOut #MakeCampaignsFair