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Money & Influence 07.20.2023

Opinion: Should McDonald’s, Verizon, and Auto Zone have the right to vote?

"Imagine if our politicians openly campaigned for the favor of corporations."

Voting & Elections 07.5.2023

Bill to allow corporations to vote in Seaford in limbo after state Senate fails to act

The Delaware Senate chose to delay any action on the Seaford city charter corporate voting amendment until next year.

Voting & Elections 07.5.2023

Some US cities are allowing corporations to vote in local elections in hopes of stimulating the economy

Seaford, Delaware is seeking to give business entities the right to vote in local elections.

Voting & Elections 07.5.2023

Delaware House approves bill allowing business entities to vote in town’s municipal elections

"In a state with more registered businesses than residents, this bill gives wealthy outsiders the power to override the actual people of Seaford."

Voting & Elections 07.5.2023

A Delaware city wants to let businesses vote in its elections. It just cleared a key hurdle, but it’s faced pushback

CNN Business covers a controversial proposed amendment to the Seaford city charter, which failed to receive Senate support on Friday.

Voting & Elections 07.5.2023

Senate Doesn’t Vote on Proposed Charter Change to Give Seaford Businesses a Right to Vote

On Friday, the Delaware Senate adjourned without voting on the controversial Seaford charter amendment that would give artificial entities the right to vote.

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