NW Missouri Times

Friends of Rusty Black, based in among cities Livingston County, was the only political committee in the county with expenses during the fourth quarter of 2023.

It spent $2,310 on 10 vendors during the time period.

The largest expense was for Auction Items & Supplies to Atchison County Fair LVSTK Premium Sale, which is based in Rock Port.

In the previous quarter, Friends of Rusty Black was also the biggest spender.

What’s known as “dark money”, which comes from political non-profits and shell corporations, has greatly increased expenditures and donations in recent elections to record-breaking highs.

Political campaign financial data is often updated, leading to a sometimes incomplete picture of a committee or candidate's finances.

Committee	Expenditures	Paid Vendors
Friends of Rusty Black	$2,310	10