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Newsom fined $13,000 for failing to report some behested payments on time
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Newsom fined $13,000 for failing to report some behested payments on time

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom agreed to pay a $13,000 fine Friday for failing to report on time over a dozen charitable payments made at his request by notable foundations and businesses, including Microsoft, Amazon and T-Mobile, between 2018 and 2024. On 18 separate occasions, the Fair Political Practices Commission said, Newsom and his 2018 campaign committee failed to make those reports on …

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California sets new rules for mystery donations made on behalf of lawmakers
3 years, 2 months ago

California sets new rules for mystery donations made on behalf of lawmakers

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom speaks at the Port of Los Angeles in 2020, flanked by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, second from right. The change comes after the Los Angeles Times revealed the little-known practice of unidentified donors routing charitable contributions through accounts that shield their identity, including $1 million given last year on behalf of Gov. California law requires that charitable …

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How a $1-million donation on behalf of Newsom was hidden in plain sight
3 years, 7 months ago

How a $1-million donation on behalf of Newsom was hidden in plain sight

LA Times  

The $1-million donation came as the COVID-19 crisis was unfolding, a charitable gift given on behalf of Gov. Because state law does not address the use of donor-advised funds in making behested payments, or set additional disclosure requirements for those who use them, the public is unable to determine whether donors whose identities are shielded by such accounts stand to …

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Big donors, bigger winners: Where Newsom sent behested payments
3 years, 7 months ago

Big donors, bigger winners: Where Newsom sent behested payments

LA Times  

Corporations made record charity contributions on behalf of Gov. They can’t be a backdoor way to circumvent campaign contribution limits.” How behested payments work A behested payment occurs when an elected official solicits or suggests that a person or organization give to another person or organization for a legislative, governmental or charitable purpose. General requests for charitable donations not directed …

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