January 23, 2012 •
News You Can Use Digest – January 23, 2012
Federal:
Big Spending on Presidential Candidates Can Have Little Effect
Google Protest of Anti-Piracy Bills Upends Traditional Lobbying
New Super PAC Breed Pushed by Group
From the States and Municipalities:
California
Business Interests Add to Speaker’s Rubber Duck Flock
Connecticut
SEEC Postpones Action on Giuliano Appointment
District of Columbia
Ballot Initiative Would Ban Corporate Donations in D.C. Political Campaigns
Indiana
Indiana Proposal Would Ban Anthem Embellishments
Maryland
City Council President Says He’ll Pay Back Ray Lewis for Tickets to Private Skybox
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Niche Political Groups Aim for Clout
Montana
Commission Office Often the Center of Controversy
Ohio
Lawmakers Can’t Be in Lobbyists’ Ads, Panel Says
Oklahoma
No Action Taken on Oklahoma’s Campaign Disclosure Laws
Wisconsin
Governor Who Took On Unions May Face a Closely Watched Recall Election
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