# PM News: : Montana Takes on Dark Money, UAW Backs El Sayed in Senate Bid

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-06-16T21:00:02+00:00
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Exciting news from Montana, where campaigners have gathered nearly 50,000 signatures to place Initiative 194 on the ballot, aiming to curb corporate influence in elections by barring artificial persons from contributing to political campaigns. In Maryland, top Democrats are preparing for a special session to potentially redraw the state's congressional map. Maryland GOP oblivious as Democrats eye July special session for redistricting 'Montana Plan' Targeting Corporate Money in Politics Secures Enough Signatures for Ballot | Common Dreams Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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