Major funders of Independent Expenditure PAC spending in Philadelphia politics this year have included Michael Bloomberg, sugary beverage companies, building trades and teacher unions, the National Association of Realtors, local real estate developers, Richard Vague, and Josh Kopelman.
Read MoreThis week, we take a look at the Fraternal Order of Police, a political powerhouse that lobbies on behalf of the city’s bloated and corrupt police force. From private bars to six figure salaries, Lodge 5 of the Fraternal Order of Police has been working to preserve Philadelphia’s history of state violence and white supremacy through its related organizations since its founding in 1939.
Read MoreThe Kinser Group is an influential lobbying firm that has donated to city council people including Derek Green, Curtis Jones Jr., and Darrell Clarke.
Read MoreThe Expenditures Explorer allows for searching and visualizing money spent by political candidates or committees as reported to the Philadelphia Board of Ethics electronically between 2014 - present.
Read MoreOne of Uber’s first investors steps into local politics.
Read MoreMeet the Philly businesses fighting two key workplace protections.
Read MoreIn 2017, Joseph Zuritsky donated over $22,500 to members of City Council. He was the 8th largest donor over all and the 2nd largest individual donor behind outdoor advertising executive Dominic Cipollini. In a city well known for “pay to play” politics, who is this guy and what does he want?
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