Accountability | Maine
Collins, Husband Made Millions From Government Contracts Intended for Struggling Businesses
According to new documents obtained by American Ledger, GOP Senator Susan Collins’ husband Thomas Daffron served as an executive at a multi-million dollar lobbying and consulting company that pitched itself as a small, economically disadvantaged business in order to obtain work government contracts. This new reporting falls in line with previous reports of Collins’ attempts to leverage her power as a Senator to boost her net worth via her husband's business.
Accountability | Arizona
Kate Brophy McGee Touts Endorsement from Anti-LGBTQ+ Preacher
According to a review by American Ledger, Republican Arizona State Senator Kate Brophy McGee (LD-28) ran a pair of Facebook advertisements touting an endorsement from a pastor at the North Mountain Christian Assembly church, a member of the Assemblies of God, an anti-LGBTQ+ organization.
Economy | Kansas
Roger Marshall Talks Tough on China, Profits off of Chinese Corporation Alibaba
According to a review by American Ledger, Kansas GOP Senate candidate Roger Marshall bought and sold thousands of dollars of stock in the Chinese conglomerate Alibaba while repeatedly attacking the Chinese government and companies for their questionable practices.
Public Safety | Missouri
Governor Parson Put Donor’s Interests Ahead of Addressing Violent Crime
Instead of answering calls to hold a special session of the Missouri Legislature to address steadily rising violent crime in 2019, Governor Mike Parson opted to pass tax credits that benefitted a donor who had contributed over $100,000 to his reelection. Parson’s failure to address violent crime in 2019 is sharply at odds with his reelection campaign that is attempting to place him on the side of law and order.
Accountability | North Carolina
Thom Tillis’ Ex-Wife Cites “Cruel and Inhuman Treatment” in Divorce Documents
According to court filings obtained by American Ledger, North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis’ ex-wife alleged “cruel and inhuman treatment” by Tillis, raising questions about the reasons surrounding the couple’s eventual divorce. In Tennessee, where the couple was married, “cruel and inhuman treatment” legally includes domestic violence, adultery, emotional or verbal abuse, and sexual assault.
Education | Pennsylvania
GOP Sen. Dan Laughlin Claims to Support Public Education, But Voted to Slash Funding
During a debate last week, GOP Pennsylvania State Senator Dan Laughlin claimed to be “totally on board with public education” despite supporting legislation that would cut funding for public schools and funnel money to private schools.
Public Safety
GOP Rep. Jeff Weninger Lied About Serving On Chandler Domestic Violence Commission
According to a review by American Ledger, GOP State Representative Jeff Weninger (LD-17) lied about his affiliation with and work on a domestic violence commission in Chandler, Arizona.