Taylor Giorno

Taylor Giorno is a money-in-politics reporter at OpenSecrets.

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LGBTQ Rights

These Companies Condemned Anti-LGBTQ Bills But Funded the Bills’ Sponsors Anyway

Since January 2022, 25 corporate PACs have contributed $13.5 million to anti-LGBTQ politicians, one analysis found.

By: Harshawn Ratanpal &; Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

June 12, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Pro-DeSantis Super PAC to Inherit Millions, Circumventing Campaign Finance Laws

Over $80 million may be transferred from DeSantis' old state-level PAC to a new PAC set to back his presidential bid.

By: Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

May 27, 2023

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War & Peace

Over 500 Former Government Officials Are Now Lobbying for Defense Contractors

Dozens of armed services committee and Defense Department personnel swung through the “revolving door” in 2023.

By: Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

May 6, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Pentagon Leaks Reveal UAE Lobbyists May Have Hidden Close Ties With Russia

In 2022 the United Arab Emirates spent over $36 million on lobbying in the U.S.

By: Inci Sayki &; Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

April 23, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Megadonor Harlan Crow Ramped Up Political Spending After Meeting Clarence Thomas

Crow and his wife publicly contributed $14.7 million to political causes over the past three decades.

By: Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

April 15, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Indictment Boosted Trump’s Fundraising Even More Than His Campaign Announcement

The Trump campaign has raised $7 million since his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury.

By: Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

April 10, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Gun Rights Groups Continue to Target Assault Weapons Bans Amid Mass Shootings

Gun rights groups have contributed $15 million total to current members of Congress.

By: Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

April 1, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Nikki Haley Has Raised Big Money for Years Leading Up to 2024 Presidential Run

The former GOP governor of South Carolina has a history of successfully courting donors and outspending her opponents.

By: Taylor Giorno &; Harshawn Ratanpal ,; OpenSecrets

February 18, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Top Recipient of War Industry Money to Head GOP House Armed Services Committee

Rep. Mike Rogers, now set to influence military budgets, took more defense sector money than any other lawmaker in 2022.

By: Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

December 10, 2022

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Politics & Elections

Walker-Warnock Race Most Expensive in 2022 Cycle as Runoff Intensifies

The Senate race in Georgia saw spending by candidates and outside groups skyrocket to $380.7 million as of November 29.

By: Taylor Giorno ,; OpenSecrets

December 1, 2022

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