# Hawaii Bans Corporate Election Spending

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-05-16T10:04:01+00:00
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## Resource

Hawaiis New Law: A Bold Move to Curb Corporate Influence in Elections Hawaii has passed a groundbreaking law that prohibits corporations from spending on political campaigns, aiming to level the playing field for voters. This move comes as a response to the surge in independent spending by outside groups since the 2010 Supreme Court ruling, which has seen spending skyrocket from $144 million to over $4 billion. The law, set to take effect in 2027, applies to all companies operating in the state and could potentially inspire similar measures in other states. The legal strategy behind this law is innovative, focusing on the idea that if a state defines a corporation as an entity without political spending power, the debate over constitutional rights becomes irrelevant. This bold experiment in state-level regulation could significantly impact how we fund our democracy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0264a7fa60df60a7

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