Smaller races are drawing big campaign bucks

Published: June 13, 2024, 3:33 p.m.

Federal campaigns get much of the spotlight, but state and local races can be as consequential for residents\u2019 lives. Funders know that. Today, we\u2019ll trace some of this year\u2019s campaign spending behind state elections, local elections and ballot initiatives. We’ll also hear about a G7 plan to use seized Russian assets to help Ukraine. Plus, inflation for wholesalers was negative last month. What\u2019s a central bank to do with that?