Tallahassee Sun

Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast Inc. contributed $1,300 to the Marine Industries Treasure Coast PAC, a political action committee, on March 29, according to data from the Florida Department of State.

Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections.