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Tracking 2024 election contributions and spending

A majority of funding for the 2024 election — over 65%, or nearly $5.6 billion — comes from political action committees, also known as PACs.

USAFacts · May 17, 2024

PACS staff organised protests in all mandals of Vizianagaram district

PACS employees in Vizianagaram protest government's neglect, demand strengthening and computerization for rural development.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

FEC reports shine light on Super Tuesday primaries - Roll Call

Disclosures ahead of March 5 congressional primaries show which candidates were favorites of PACs, small donors, or were sefl-funding.

Roll Call · Feb 23, 2024

Cabinet decides to have uniform software for primary agriculture credit societies in Kerala

Kerala Cabinet decides to implement uniform software in all PACS, appoints TCS as implementing agency. SEBC benefits retained for Christian Nadar communities, except SIUC. Parkavakulam, Dasa, Chakkala Nair, Pandithar communities added to OBC list. NMR faculty post created at Associate Professor level in School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy stresses need for improving the functioning of DCMS in Andhra Pradesh

We need to support the farming community and women’s self-help groups by extending them loans at low interest rates and handholding them in their activities, says Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Trump's political action committee wants a $60 million refund on paying his legal fees – 3 key things to know about PACs

Save America, one of former President Donald Trump’s political organizations, is seeking a US$60 million refund from Make America Great Again, Inc., another Trump political organization that is less strictly regulated by federal rules.

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023

Odisha launches interest free crop loan up to Rs. 1 lakh

Odisha Cabinet approves Rs. 5700 crore for interest-free crop loans up to Rs. 1 lakh & 2% interest for loans above Rs. 1 lakh-Rs. 3 lakh. 32.43 lakh small & marginal farmers to avail 0% interest rate. Rs. 250 crore allocated for construction of 10,000 VSS buildings in 4 yrs.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Miami Mayor Suarez says committees backing his presidential bid raised more than $13 million

MIAMI — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced that his presidential campaign and political committees supporting him have raised $13.6 million, though his campaign did not offer a specific breakdown, and a newly released finance report show he raised almost $1 million in direct contributions.

Miami Herald · Jul 15, 2023

Agri & allied sector contribution to GDP can further rise by strengthening marketing; FPOs are key: Amit Shah

Coop. Min. Shah urges FPOs, PACS to work in hybrid model to enhance GDP, create jobs. FPOs can link to PACs to provide services to members, share info, marketing & profit. Modi govt. has increased budget, MSP & strengthened procurement ops. to boost farmers' income.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Mac Engel: Heading to Omaha, TCU’s Kirk Saarloos has moved out of his predecessor’s shadow

FORT WORTH, Texas — As the mob of young men celebrated their trip to the College World Series in front of 9,000 people on Saturday night, the whole party scene at TCU’s Lupton Stadium felt inevitable.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023