Carlo Aguja, Author at State and Federal Communications

Q: Since Minnesota updated their lobbying law and the changes went into effect at the start of 2024, how will the changes practically affect how lobbyists register and file reports? A: Minnesota passed legislation affecting lobbying registration and reporting that […]

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Q: I heard the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission (ILRC) updated their website. How will the changes affect how lobbyists register and file reports? A: Yes, the ILRC has upgraded their reporting system and new features have been added. Per the […]

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Q: What are the different types of lobbyists in Arizona? Which expenditures are required to be reported on the quarterly or annual report? Do expenditures by my contract firm need to be disclosed? A: In Arizona, there are three main […]

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I heard the city of Seattle requires reporting and registration for grassroots lobbying? Who is required to register and how do I comply with all reporting requirements? Yes, any person who spends $1,500 or more within three months or $750 […]

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On June 17, the Connecticut Legislature adjourned a special session after passing bills related to the state budget and recreational marijuana use. The cannabis bill allows applicants from communities affected by high drug-related issues to acquire business licenses. If signed […]

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June 15, 2021  •  

New York Legislature Adjourns

The New York State Legislature adjourned on June 11. During the legislative session lawmakers introduced and failed to pass bills to ban corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and limited liability partnerships from making political contributions; create a restricted period for […]

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On June 8, Gov. Janet Mills signed Legislative Document 670 to increase lobbyist registration fees and Legislative Document 1377 amending campaign finance definitions. Legislative Document 670 raises registration fees for lobbyists from $200 to $250 and lobbyist associates from $100 […]

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The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House announced a special election for House District 113 on November 2, the same day as the general election. The district seat became vacant former Rep. Marty Flynn won a special election to join the […]

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The Connecticut General Assembly adjourned sine die on June 9. During the session, lawmakers passed House Bill 6574 relating to revisions of the state ethics code. The bill exempts gifts from an individual’s or spouse’s grandparents from the law prohibiting […]

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May 24, 2021  •  

Vermont Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

The Vermont General Assembly adjourned sine die on May 21. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 legislative session was conducted remotely. During the session, lawmakers failed to pass proposed ethics bills including House Bill 64 prohibiting gifts to legislators from […]

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The Concord City Clerk’s Office announced a special election for City Council Ward 4 to be held on Tuesday, July 13. The seat is vacant after former Councilor Meredith Hatfield resigned her position due to moving out of the city. […]

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The New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics appointed Sanford Berland as the new executive director. Berland previously served as state judge in both the Court of Claims and Supreme Court of New York. Before his appointment, the position had […]

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Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announced a special election for Providence City Council Ward 15 on July 6. If required, a special primary election is scheduled for June 8. The city council seat is vacant after Sabina Matos […]

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On April 9, the Philadelphia Board of Ethics announced the 2021 lobbying training schedule. The virtual lobbyist training covers the basic requirements of the city’s lobbying law for lobbyists, lobbying firms, and principals. The training will also cover the process […]

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