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California’s political watchdog just quietly erased a key transparency tool — the “conflicts of interest” tab on its donation portal — making it harder for voters to see if donors have business ties to government before giving money. With campaign contribution limits in place, this move could let wealthy interests quietly build goodwill with officials, turning donations into subtle favors. While local governments still track their own conflicts, the state-level blackout raises alarms about how hidden influence is growing in politics — and how little we’re being told.

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