Virginia Senate Blocks Ban on Personal Use of Campaign Funds
March 29, 2021In this article published by Sludge, David Moore reflects on the recent developments regarding Virginia’s financial campaign reforms. While lawmakers killed the most recent bill to bar personal use of campaign funds, the state approved a study this year of comprehensive reform measures. C4I’s S.W.A.M.P. Index was referenced in this article. Read the full article here.
Why does Virginia need campaign finance reform?
March 12, 2021Shruti Shah, the CEO & President of the Coalition for Integrity was hosted by Pod Virginia podcast to discuss the need for campaign finance reform in Virginia. Listen to the full episode here.
Anti-Corruption Recommendations for the Biden Administration
March 11, 2021The Coalition for Integrity is proud to release a report entitled Anti-Corruption Recommendations for the Biden Administration. The report outlines both domestic and international agendas, identifies existing gaps in the law, and recommends specific actions for more effective anti-corruption enforcement. Read the report here.
Letters for March 10: To build public trust, we need campaign finance reform
March 9, 2021This Virginian Pilot article discusses how campaign finance reforms are foundational to building public trust in the state of Virginia. The S.W.A.M.P. index is referenced in this article. Read and listen to the full article here.
Open Forum: Why would campaign finance legislation fail?
March 8, 2021Open Forum recently covered the defeat of the latest campaign finance bills in the Virginia State Senate. Read the full article here to learn how the S.W.A.M.P. Index, developed by C4I, was used to rank Virginia’s laws and regulations governing ethics and transparency in the executive and legislative branches.
Virginia always dodges campaign finance reform
March 5, 2021Shruti Shah, the CEO & President of Coalition for Integrity, was recently quoted in an article by Fauqire Now regarding the fallout of a Virginia Senate bill that would have barred lawmakers from using campaign money for personal expenses. Read the full article here.
Northam Says He Supports Investigation Into Parole Board Meeting
March 2, 2021VPN News recently covered Northam’s support for an investigation into the Parole Board Report. President and CEO Shruti Shah is quoted in the article. Read and listen here.
Report: Senate Won’t Close Campaign Cash Loophole
February 23, 2021The Virginia Public Radio recently reported that the Virginia Senate will not close the campaign cash loophole. President and CEO Shruti Shah is quoted in the article. Read and listen here.
Virginia Senate Democrats Scuttle Bill to Bar Personal Use of Campaign Funds
February 23, 2021The Richmond Times-Dispatch recently reported that the Virginia Senate Democrats scuttle bill to bar personal use of campaign funds. President and CEO Shruti Shah is quoted in the article. Read here.
Letter to the Senate on Support for the CROOK Act
February 18, 2021The Coalition for Integrity and a group of organizations and individuals that work on issues related to corruption and government accountability have recently submitted a letter to the Senate in support of the CROOK Act. Read the full letter here.