Lobbyists spend loads of money to influence legislators—and in many states, with too little scrutiny

Democrats outraised GOP in the states, but have little to show for it

National parties transferred millions of dollars to state party committees

Fundraising ahead of 2001 pace as new law provides opportunities and challenges

National parties ship millions to Alaska, Florida and California

How political non-profits work the system

Political non-profits rake in millions of dollars from rich donors

America Coming Together puts hundreds of employees into Buckeye State

IRS filings show few penalties for political committees that fail to meet requirements

Political groups on the right raise at least $26 million since June