New Study Identifies Twelve of the Worst Highway Projects Across the Country,...
The study details how despite America’s massive repair and maintenance backlog, and in defiance of America’s changing transportation needs, state governments continue to spend billions each year on new...
View ArticleOn 6th Anniversary of Citizens United, Reforms Moving Across the Country
Thursday, January 21, marks the sixth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a case that struck down campaign finance regulations and opened...
View ArticleSuper PAC Fundraising Rises by Sevenfold, Show FEC Releases
New fundraising data released by the FEC shows an explosion in super PAC fundraising in the 2016 presidential race.
View ArticleStudent Group Releases New Report on Textbook Prices
Earlier today, U.S. PIRG released a new report investigating the real impact of high textbook prices on today’s students. The report, titled “Covering the Cost,” is based on a survey of nearly 5,000...
View ArticleSmall donor program reshapes presidential fundraising, new report shows
Candidates in the 2016 presidential race would see a dramatic shift in fundraising success under a proposed small donor matching program, according to a new study by U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
View ArticleMovement to Fight Big Money Sets Sights on State, Local, and Federal Reforms...
On Monday, U.S. PIRG and a coalition of six national organizations released “Our Voices, Our Democracy: Victories Since Citizens United and the Road Ahead Empowering Voters Over Wealthy Special Interests"
View ArticleMore Than 100 Groups Insist on No Riders in Spending Legislation
The day before the White House is expected to release its fiscal year 2017 budget proposal, a coalition of more than 100 groups, including U.S. PIRG, sent a letter calling on President Barack Obama and...
View ArticleObama demands “better politics”, he should follow through with action
On Wednesday, February 10, President Obama delivered a speech to the Illinois General Assembly about what can be done to “build a better politics.”
View ArticleVoter Registration Rollback Heads to Gov. Scott Walker (WI)
On Tuesday, the Wisconsin Legislature passed a new bill that would virtually end voter registration drives and roll back municipal efforts to increase voter turnout.
View ArticleIn First Congressional Primaries, Big Money Wins 88% of Races
On Super Tuesday, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas competed in the first congressional primary races of 2016. Better-funded candidates won 87.5% of their congressional races.
View ArticleIn First Congressional Races, Big Money Wins 88% of Races
On Super Tuesday, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas competed in the first congressional primary races of 2016. Better-funded candidates won 87.5% of their congressional races.
View ArticleOn 6th Anniversary of Citizens United, Reforms Moving Across the Country
Thursday, January 21, marks the sixth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, a case that struck down campaign finance regulations and opened...
View ArticleShareholders Offer Nearly 100 Political Spending Disclosure Resolutions
At companies ranging from Chevron to Pfizer, shareholders are urging corporations to disclose their lobbying and contributions to political groups.
View ArticleADVISORY: Congressional Money Report to Highlight IL, OH, NC Races
U.S. PIRG will release an update to its report on the success of big-money candidates in congressional primaries. The update will amend the report to include the results of house and senate races in...
View ArticleBig Win For Consumers’ Right-to-Know
Today, the U.S. Senate failed to pass their version of the DARK Act (Denying Americans the Right to Know), which would have kept consumers in the dark about what's in the food they eat, falling 12...
View ArticleIn IL, OH, and NC, Big Money Continues to Win Congressional Primaries
91% of higher fundraising candidates win early congressional races in 2016 election cycle, according to analysis by U.S. PIRG
View ArticleU.S. PIRG Statement: Metrorail Shutdown in Washington D.C. Highlights Need...
Statement by Lauren Aragon, Fellow for 21st Century Transportation at the United States Public Interest Research Group, on this week’s emergency Metrorail closure
View ArticleU.S. PIRG Statement in Response to Finalized BP Oil Spill Settlement
A statement by Michelle Surka, U.S. Public Interest Research Group Program Associate, regarding the recently finalized BP Gulf Oil Spill Settlement: “Though we are glad that the protracted settlement...
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