=== Political Contributions ===

Legal But Opaque: A Case Study Mapping the Political Economy of Union County Governance

Date: 2025-10-01
Uses Harbor Consultants and the Devanney Campaigns as a case example of the interplay of money and politics in Union County
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https://nj21st.com/2025/10/01/legal-but-opaque-a-case-study-mapping-the-political-economy-of-union-county-governance/

A Look at the Interests Behind $8.5 Million in NJ Campaign Contributions

Date: 2025-04-11
Analyzes the top donors and political action committees that shaped New Jersey’s 2024 election cycle. Includes confirmed employer affiliations, geographic trends, and links between donations and contract awards.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/04/11/a-look-at-the-interests-behind-8-5-million-in-nj-campaign-contributions/

The Flow of Gray Money into NJ Counties: All The Articles

Date: 2024-12-06
A roundup and analysis of how money moves across New Jersey’s county political structures — featuring linked articles, visuals, and reporting on the key PACs and contributors behind the scenes.
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https://nj21st.com/2024/12/06/the-flow-of-gray-money-into-nj-counties-all-the-articles/

Devanney’s Campaign, PR Spending, and Public Work

Date: 2025-04-06
Explores how public contracts, political campaigns, and communications firms overlap in New Jersey’s local political scene. Features vendor names, campaign filings, and potential conflicts tied to Union County leadership.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/04/05/devanneys-campaign-pr-spending-and-public-wellness-initiatives/

Concentrated Influence: Following the Money in NJ

Date: 2025-04-02
Tracks major financial contributors, developer PACs, and labor-backed entities influencing campaigns across New Jersey. Highlights cross-county coordination, recurring mega-donors, and statewide concentration of power.
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https://nj21st.com/2025/04/02/concentrated-influence-following-the-money-in-nj/