Elections Center for Election Innovation and Research criticizes “Zuckerbucks” laws Becker said government should adequately fund elections first and foremost, but philanthropy stepped in where government funding failed. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups continue fight against “Zuckerbucks” bill; Allen dismisses concerns Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, said the bill would not prevent private groups from educating voters separate from the government. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes “Zuckerbucks” bill prohibiting private funding of elections Democrats debated against the bill, which was criticized by some voting rights groups Tuesday as a bill to chill voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 11, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Legislature “Zuckerbucks” went only to Democratic counties in 2020 elections Republican lawmakers want to ban private funds for election administration, implying Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2020 grants had nefarious intentions. Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2022
Elections Lawmaker, secretary of state seek to block private funding of election process The bills are in response to a series of 2020 grants funded by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Jacob HolmesDecember 16, 2021