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Lindell Withholds Recount Funds Over Minnesota Scope Dispute
politics7 days ago

Lindell Withholds Recount Funds Over Minnesota Scope Dispute

Mike Lindell says he has $825,000 ready to privately fund a statewide recount for Minnesota's governor race but won't pay until the scope dispute is resolved; his campaign argues the secretary of state's plan would only recount votes for two candidates, not all ballots, allegedly violating Minnesota law, and has asked for a payment deadline waiver while seeking a court ruling; the secretary of state contends the plan is lawful and approved.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|
#election-law#lindell#minnesota
Rahal Defends DC IndyCar Funding Against Schiff’s Taxpayer Critique
politics8 days ago

Rahal Defends DC IndyCar Funding Against Schiff’s Taxpayer Critique

IndyCar veteran Graham Rahal pushed back at Sen. Adam Schiff’s claim that Trump’s DC Freedom250 race was funded by taxpayers, noting the event was privately financed by Penske/IndyCar, drew thousands of visitors who boosted local business, and that security was handled with existing federal support; Schiff and the White House traded barbs over the funding and costs of the race.

via Fox News|
#adam-schiff#graham-rahal#indycar
Dutch GP bows out after 2026 amid high costs and limited public backing
sports10 days ago

Dutch GP bows out after 2026 amid high costs and limited public backing

The Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort will depart the Formula 1 calendar after 2026. Promoters say the event, privately funded and with no direct government support, faces a precarious financial balance and rising costs, making a long-term sustainable business case unlikely. Despite strong fan interest, escalating ticket prices and revenue risks mean they would need near-sellout crowds every year, and rotations to other tracks were deemed not viable. The decision to end on a high note reflects weighing ongoing risks against the benefits of continuing.

via The New York Times|
#circuit-zandvoort#dutch-grand-prix#formula1
Rays unveil privately financed, 8B mixed-use district around proposed Tampa stadium
business1 month ago

Rays unveil privately financed, 8B mixed-use district around proposed Tampa stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays released renderings for a privately funded, $8 billion mixed-use district surrounding its proposed Hillsborough College/Dale Mabry stadium site, planned to include office space, retail, dining and hospitality across more than 100 acres. The project aims to create a walkable neighborhood around the ballpark, with additional renderings, including a revamped Hillsborough College portion, to be released soon. Rays CEO Ken Babby says the development is about more than baseball and has attracted Fortune 500 interest, though financing details have not been shared.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#business#mixed-use-development#private-funding
politics2 months ago

Pennsylvania to Showcase Its Legacy at National Mall 250th Birthday Fair Through Private, Bipartisan Effort

U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announce a privately funded coalition of Pennsylvania groups to ensure the Commonwealth has a strong presence at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall for America’s 250th birthday. Partners include the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, PennAg, PA Farm Bureau, NFIB, PA Manufacturers’ Association, and MBA, with coordination from Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. The effort emphasizes Pennsylvania’s agriculture, manufacturing, and entrepreneurial sectors and is explicitly taxpayer-free and bipartisan.

via U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (.gov)|
#agriculture#bipartisan#great-american-state-fair
Private Backers Fund 3-Meter Lazuli Telescope Aiming to Surpass Hubble
science5 months ago

Private Backers Fund 3-Meter Lazuli Telescope Aiming to Surpass Hubble

Eric Schmidt and family back the Lazuli Space Telescope, a privately funded 3-meter optical/infrared observatory with a $500 million price tag that could launch in 3–5 years; operating from a lunar-resonant orbit to enable rapid target responses, it includes a coronagraph for exoplanet discovery and will release science-ready data quickly to the global community, potentially outpacing traditional government missions.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#exoplanets#hubble#private-funding
Judge Allows Trump White House East Wing Renovation to Proceed for Now
politics6 months ago

Judge Allows Trump White House East Wing Renovation to Proceed for Now

A federal judge ruled that the White House East Wing renovation can continue for now, finding the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s challenge insufficient to show the President lacked authority or that Congressional authorization was required or that federal agency action was involved. The judge noted the trust could amend its complaint to test statutory authority, and emphasized the executive residence is likely not an agency under the Administrative Procedures Act.

via CBS News|
#federal-judge#national-trust-for-historic-preservation#politics
Court allows White House East Wing ballroom construction to continue pending amended lawsuit
politics6 months ago

Court allows White House East Wing ballroom construction to continue pending amended lawsuit

A federal judge declined to stop construction of the White House East Wing ballroom, ruling the current lawsuit focuses on the wrong questions about presidential authority and inviting the plaintiffs to amend to challenge the private-funding scheme; work will continue while the case is revised, highlighting debates over donor influence and congressional authorization.

via The New York Times|
#east-wing#federal-court#national-park-service
"Wisconsin Voters Ban Private Funding for Elections in Constitutional Amendments"
politics2 years ago

"Wisconsin Voters Ban Private Funding for Elections in Constitutional Amendments"

Wisconsin voters approved two constitutional amendments that prohibit the acceptance of private grants for election administration and restrict non-election officials from participating in election tasks. The amendments were proposed by legislative Republicans in response to Democratic strongholds receiving millions in grants from a nonprofit funded by Mark Zuckerberg. Critics argue that private funding should be allowed due to inadequate government funding, while others believe the second amendment is too vague. The amendments are expected to impact the upcoming presidential election in Wisconsin.

via Madison.com|
#constitutional-amendments#election-administration#elections
Wisconsin Voters Support GOP-Backed Measures to Regulate Election Funding
politics2 years ago

Wisconsin Voters Support GOP-Backed Measures to Regulate Election Funding

Wisconsin voters approved two GOP-backed constitutional amendments that ban the use of private funds in election administration and narrow the role of election workers. Critics argue that the measures stem from unfounded conspiracy theories, while supporters claim they will eliminate "dark money" from elections and streamline administration. The measures have roots in claims about the 2020 election and were referred to voters after the Democratic governor vetoed similar laws. The impact of these amendments could affect election administration and funding in the critical battleground state.

via NBC News|
#constitutional-amendments#elections#gop