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Campaign Finance Trump Gives Rich Donors Massive Tax Cuts, Then Asks Them for Campaign Donations by Summer Meza for Newsweek Wisconsin: Southern Door County joins push for campaign finance reform by Liz Welter for Green Bay Press-Gazette Ethics Bush ethics […]

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At its November 27 meeting, the San Francisco Ethics Commission gave final approval to recommend and transmit to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors its Anti-Corruption and Accountability Ordinance. The ordinance would create or expand certain pay-to-play prohibitions on political […]

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A bipartisan working group of lawmakers unanimously approved a proposed bill amending the state’s campaign finance laws. Among the changes, the proposal would require year-round, monthly campaign finance reporting, prohibit PACs from accepting more than $1,000 from groups not registered […]

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Gov. Rick Scott has set a special election for an opening in the state House of Representatives. A primary election for House District 39 will be held on February 20, 2018, with a general election on May 1. Rep. Neil […]

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November 29, 2017  •  

California Assemblyman Resigns

State Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. Bocanegra initially stated he would resign in September and not seek reelection when allegations first surfaced. However, his resignation was accelerated after additional sexual harassment allegations emerged. Gov. Jerry Brown has […]

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The Fort Wayne City Council approved a pay-to-play ordinance on November 28. The ordinance will prohibit contractors who have donated more than $2,000 a year to an elected official’s campaign from bidding on city projects. The restriction includes natural or […]

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson called a special election on May 22, 2018, for Senate District 16. The special election has been called to fill the vacancy left by the passing of State Sen. Greg Standridge. Standridge lost his battle with cancer […]

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Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a special election for Assembly District 15 will take place on January 9, 2018. Rep. David Baram resigned the seat following his election as a probate court judge earlier this month. Assembly District 15 consists of […]

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House Speaker Mike Turzai announced a special election will be held for Pennsylvania’s 35th House District on January 23, 2018. Rep. Marc Gergely resigned the seat on November 6 after pleading guilty to corruption charges for his role in an […]

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House Speaker Mike Turzai announced a special election will be held for Pennsylvania’s 35th House District on January 23, 2018. Rep. Marc Gergely resigned the seat on November 6 after pleading guilty to corruption charges for his role in an […]

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The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned an eight-week special session on Friday, November 17, after the Senate gave final approval on legislation to balance the state’s budget. Just hours after the session ended, Gov. Mary Fallin line-item vetoed most of the budget […]

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson has scheduled a special election on May 22, 2018, to fill the state Senate District 29 seat vacated by Eddie Joe Williams. The primary will be February 13 and a primary runoff, if necessary, on March 13. […]

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From all of us at State and Federal Communications, we hope you and your family has a great Thanksgiving. Our offices will be closed on Thanksgiving day and the following Friday as we give thanks. Speaking of, we’re very thankful […]

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Lawmakers passed a series of bills during the fall veto session this week aimed at curbing sexual harassment within state government. Among them, Senate Bill 402 expressly prohibits sexual harassment by lobbyists, provides for a $5,000 fine for violations, and […]

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