Lobbying

“Who says lobbyists can’t win elections?” by Byron Tau in Politico.

“Business groups: Don’t go overboard on Russia sanctions” by Doug Palmer, Adam Behsudi, Matthew Korade and Andrew Restuccia in Politico.

Kansas: “House panel studies bill adjusting definition of lobbyist” by Ryan McCarthy in the Topkea Capital-Journal.

Campaign Finance

“FEC Offers Seminar for Corporations and their PACs” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call.

“Corporations Can Expect To Pay More For Conventions” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call.

Michigan: “State fines labor union for campaign finance violations” on WBUP NBC 10.

Ethics

Colorado: “Scott Gessler loses appeal over ethics ruling” by Lynn Bartels in The Denver Post.

Elections

Arizona: “Brewer announces political retirement, won’t seek 3rd term” by Howard Fischer in the Arizona Capitol Times.

Texas: “The Big Change in Texas Elections? More Time.” by Jim Malewitz and Shelby Cole in Governing.