December 1, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Turkey with a side of lobbying” by Chase Purdy and Helena Bottemiller Evich in Politico. “Celebrity chefs cook up lobbying agenda” by Helena Bottemiller Evich in Politico. “15 places in DC where lobbyists talk turkey” by Megan R. Wilson […]
Lobbying
“Turkey with a side of lobbying” by Chase Purdy and Helena Bottemiller Evich in Politico.
“Celebrity chefs cook up lobbying agenda” by Helena Bottemiller Evich in Politico.
“15 places in DC where lobbyists talk turkey” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“Russian Firms Hire Lobbyists to Fight Senate Sanctions” by Philip Shishkin in The Wall Street Journal.
Canada: “Lobbyists zone in on zoning” by Jon Willing in the Ottawa Sun.
Florida: “Former attorney general’s contact with Pam Bondi’s office raises questions” by Michael Van Sickler in the Miami Herald.
New Jersey: “See how much those behind N.J.’s Thanksgiving fixings spend in D.C.” on NJ.com.
Rhode Island: “Sanctions sought over Mollis’ role in 38 Studios hearings” by Jennifer Bogdan in the Providence Journal.
Campaign Finance
“Groups funded by secret donors buffeted two dozen House races in 2014” by Matea Gold in the Washington Post.
“The sons (and daughters) of donors also rise” by Kenneth P. Vogel in Politico.
Alaska: “Alaska pot backer ordered to comply with subpoena” by The Associated Press in the Statesmen Journal.
Illinois: “With contribution limits off, Emanuel reels in more cash” by Bill Ruthhart in the Chicago Tribune.
Maryland: “New Maryland rules would curb some uses of campaign funds” by Michael Dresser in the Baltimore Sun.
New York: “House ethics panel defers campaign finance investigation of New York Rep. Grimm” by The Associated Press in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Utah: “Will Utah Lawmakers Ever Pass Campaign Finance Reform? (Video)” by Bryan Schott in Utah Policy.
Wyoming: “Out-of-state PACs will continue to file paperwork” by Laura Hancock in the Star-Tribune.
Ethics
Massachusetts: “Gov. Deval Patrick Appoints Danvers Selectman to the State Ethics Commission” by Linda Bock in the Danvers Patch.
Elections
Wyoming: “Wyoming tied for third-lowest percent of contested races for state legislature” by Laura Hancock in the Star-Tribune.
Tech and Social Media
“Future of Facebook: Will You Use It in the Office?” by Andrej Sokolow in Government Technology.
Canada: “Canada, welcome to Twitter, eh” by Lori Grisham on USA Today.
Virginia: “City of Williamsburg Honored for Technology Use” by Ian Brickey in the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily.
October 20, 2014 •
Come and Get Your Donuts and Apple Cider!
On Friday, October 31 State and Federal Communications is hosting its fifth annual Halloween Donut and Apple Cider sale. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of Summit County. Drop in and say hello from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. […]
On Friday, October 31 State and Federal Communications is hosting its fifth annual Halloween Donut and Apple Cider sale. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of Summit County.
Drop in and say hello from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a delicious treat. We’ll be in the lobby of 80 South Summit St. in Downtown Akron, across from Quaker Square.
The Krispy Kreme donuts are $1.00 per donut or $7.00 per dozen. The apple cider will be $1.00 per cup or $8.00 per gallon.
To reserve your donuts, you can email Joe May at jmay@stateandfed.com, or call us at 330-761-9960.
October 15, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Will All the GOP Lobbyists Please Stand Up?” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call. Alabama: “Powerful Alabama teacher lobbyist Paul Hubbert dies” by The Associated Press in The News Courier. Campaign Finance “Goldwater would […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Will All the GOP Lobbyists Please Stand Up?” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
Alabama: “Powerful Alabama teacher lobbyist Paul Hubbert dies” by The Associated Press in The News Courier.
Campaign Finance
“Goldwater would have hated ‘Citizens United’” opinion piece by Ron Fein in The Washington Post.
“Renewal of the establishment, fueled by money” by Heath Brown in The Hill.
Colorado: “Citizens United can make movie without disclosing donors, court says” by Joey Bunch in the Denver Post.
Kentucky: “Pro-Grimes super PAC money also from out-of-state” by Tom Loftus in The Courier-Journal.
Maine: “State senator from Sanford used PAC money to pay himself and family $17,000” by Naomi Schalit in the Portland Press Herald.
Ethics
“FEC Rulemakings Roil Agency, Critics | Rules of the Game” by Eliza Newlin Carney in Roll Call.
Michigan: “Terri Lynn Land held state meetings at family business” by John Bresnahan in Politico.
Missouri: “Ethics complaint filed over lobbyist gifts to Missouri lawmakers” by Jason Hancock in the Kansas City Star.
North Carolina: “Former Charlotte Mayor Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Prison” by Michael Gordon in Governing.
Washington: “No more free lunch: Washington sets limits on how often lobbyists can ply lawmakers” by Reid Wilson in The Washington Post.
Congress
“Laws plummet in post-earmark era” by Niki Papadogiannakis in The Hill.
Elections
“Four Republicans look to make comebacks” by Cristina Marcos in The Hill.
Colorado: “As Midterms Approach, Colorado Stands Out in Expanding Access” by Jonathan Brater in the Brennan Center for Justice Blog.
Tech and Social Media
“Twitter’s Most Popular Congressional Staffer Gets New Title” by Niels Lesniewski in Roll Call.
October 14, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying UK: “Charities must record when employees use Twitter to campaign, Electoral Commission says” by Emily Corfe in Civil Society. Campaign Finance “Campaign Finance 40 Years Later” in The New York Times’ Room for Debate. “Koch donors uncloaked” by Kenneth […]
Lobbying
UK: “Charities must record when employees use Twitter to campaign, Electoral Commission says” by Emily Corfe in Civil Society.
Campaign Finance
“Campaign Finance 40 Years Later” in The New York Times’ Room for Debate.
“Koch donors uncloaked” by Kenneth P. Vogel and Mike Allen in Politico.
New Mexico: “Once again, it’s campaign finance day (officially at least)” by Steve Terrell in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Ethics
Nevada: “Nevada gov’t ethics commission seeks new policies” by Emerson Marcus in the Reno Gazette-Journal.
New York: “Wrapped up in gift rules” by James M. Odato in the Times Union.
Ohio: “State ethics watchdog tracks 1,600 lobbyists’ activity and spending” by TC Brown in Columbus CEO.
Oregon: “Gov. Kitzhaber asks ethics commission to review fiancee’s contracts” by Anna Staver in the Statesman Journal.
West Virginia: “West Virginia Ethics Commission committee interviews candidates for executive director’s job” by The Associated Press in the Daily Journal.
Elections
“Who to watch in House Class of 2014” by Alex Isenstadt in Politico.
“Why Republicans Must Win the Senate in 2014” by Stuart Rothenberg in Roll Call.
Tech and Social Media
“States Ascend Into the Cloud” by Jeffrey Stinson in Stateline.
“Follow the Money…” by Emily Jarvis in Govloop.
October 9, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Leaner lobbying” by Tory Newmyer and Scott DeCarlo in Fortune. “These 3 Corporations Have Spent the Most on Lobbying Since Obama Took Office” by Tess VendenDolder in InTheCapital. Missouri: “Lobbyists give different stories to Missouri Ethics Commission” by The […]
Lobbying
“Leaner lobbying” by Tory Newmyer and Scott DeCarlo in Fortune.
“These 3 Corporations Have Spent the Most on Lobbying Since Obama Took Office” by Tess VendenDolder in InTheCapital.
Missouri: “Lobbyists give different stories to Missouri Ethics Commission” by The Associated Press in KBIA.
Ohio: “Large Ohio manufacturing employers form lobbying group” by Dan Gearino and Jim Siegel in The Columbus Dispatch.
Campaign Finance
“Dark money still a bit player” by Luke Wachob in The Hill.
“Political parties seek extra donor dollars after cancellation of federal money for political conventions” by Sabrina Eaton in The Plain Dealer.
Connecticut: “GOP accuses Kennedy of campaign finance violation” by Mark Pazniokas in The CT Mirror.
Florida: “How Campaign Finance Laws Make Florida Governor’s Race Unique” by Gina Jordan on WLRN.
Kansas: “In Kansas, funding of TV ads is one big mystery” by Philip Elliott (Associated Press) in the Chicago Sun-Times.
New Hampshire: “AG: Union broke campaign finance rules in donation to Hassan, must submit documentation” by Casey McDermott in the Concord Monitor.
Ethics
Maine: “Ethics commission to meet Friday on dueling complaints in Maine governor’s race” by Mike Russell in the Portland Press Herald.
Ohio: “JobsOhio appeared to avoid potential conflicts” by Randy Ludlow in The Columbus Dispatch.
South Carolina: “Reform advocate suggests abolishing SC ethics laws” by Cassie Cope in The State.
Virginia: “Virginia commission’s consideration of two-term governor ‘has nothing to do with ethics’” by Kathryn Watson in Watchdog.org.
Elections
“Court Decisions on Voting Rules Sow Confusion in State Races” by Trip Gabriel in The New York Times.
“Study: Voter ID laws hit minorities” by The Associated Press in Politico.
“Red or Blue, Politics Doesn’t Predict Where Women Win” by Louis Jacobson in Governing.
North Carolina: “U.S. Supreme Court Upholds North Carolina’s Limits on Voting” by Anne Blythe in Governing.
Texas: “Texas Elections Don’t Have Many Debates” by Aman Batheja (Texas Tribune) in Governing.
October 8, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. Oregon: “Former advisers for Sen. Ron Wyden launch new lobbying firm” by Matthew Kish in the Portland Business Journal. “K Street Rundown: Chamber of Commerce Courts NASCAR, GPG Loses Big Clients and Iraq Wants […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
Oregon: “Former advisers for Sen. Ron Wyden launch new lobbying firm” by Matthew Kish in the Portland Business Journal.
“K Street Rundown: Chamber of Commerce Courts NASCAR, GPG Loses Big Clients and Iraq Wants a National Guard” by Tess VandenDolder in InTheCapital.
Campaign Finance
“DCCC and NRCC drive outside spending in the House” by Peter Olsen-Phillips in the Sunlight Foundation Blog.
Connecticut: “GOP Legislators Accuse Dems Of Misusing Campaign Money” by The Associated Press in CBS Connecticut.
New York: “331 big donors boosting Cuomo” by Matthew Hamilton in the Times Union.
Ohio: “Former Josh Mandel aide, now a Super PAC guru, is setting up new, secretive groups” by Stephen Koff in The Plain Dealer.
Rhode Island: “R.I. campaign finance reports for past month trickling in” by Randal Edgar in the Providence Journal.
Elections
“6 Gubernatorial Races With Potential Congressional Consequences” by Bridget Bowman in Roll Call.
“For McConnell, it’s now or never” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
Massachusetts: “Why Massachusetts Might Elect Another Republican Governor” by Alan Greenblatt in in Governing.
State Legislatures
New Jersey: “N.J. lawmaker tries to limit new bills … by introducing a new bill” by Matt Friedman on NJ.com.
Redistricting
Virginia: “Court Tosses Virginia Congressional Map (Updated)” by Bridget Bowman in Roll Call.
October 7, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Lobbyists try to save Roberts” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill. “Facebook lobbyist chief promoted to global policy head” by Julian Hattem in The Hill. Campaign Finance “Rogue donors not ready for Hillary?” by Kenneth P. Vogel in Politico. […]
Lobbying
“Lobbyists try to save Roberts” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
“Facebook lobbyist chief promoted to global policy head” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
“Rogue donors not ready for Hillary?” by Kenneth P. Vogel in Politico.
California: “CalPERS board member now facing $4,000 fine over campaign disclosure problems” by Dale Kasler in the Fresno Bee.
California: “Fine proposed for laundering contributions to Ed Lee’s campaign” by John Coté in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Maryland: “Md. candidate pays penalty over campaign funds” by The Associated Press on WHTM ABC News.
South Dakota: “Unlikely South Dakota Senate Race Attracts Big Money From Campaign Finance Reformers” by Paul Blumenthal and Sam Levine in The Huffington Post.
Wisconsin: “The Right Takes on WI Campaign-Finance Law” by Rose Bouboushian in Courthouse News Service.
Ethics
Missouri: “Gifts to Missouri lawmakers are not always easy to track” by Jason Hancock in The Kansas City Star.
Nevada: “NV Ethics Commission Director Resigns” by Jay Bartos on KNPR News.
North Carolina: “Kay Hagan, Thom Tillis file rival ethics complaints” by Burgess Everett in Politico.
Elections
“How Asian-Americans are Changing the South” by Jake Grovum in Stateline.
Kansas: “Sam Brownback Has Made Enemies, May Lose Election” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing.
State Legislatures
New Jersey: “N.J. lawmaker tries to limit new bills … by introducing a new bill” by Matt Friedman on NJ.com.
Redistricting
Alabama: “Supreme Court’s new session could bring decisions on huge issues” by Irin Carmon and Ned Resnikoff on MSNBC.
South Carolina: “Supreme Court Rejects Appeal On South Carolina Redistricting” by The Associated Press in The Huffington Post.
Tech and Social Media
West Virginia: “Statehouse Beat: New computer system experiencing turbulence” by Phil Kabler in The Charleston Gazette.
October 6, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “The lobbying economy is twice as big as we think” by Andrew Prokop in Vox. “Senate aide who helped save Export-Import Bank lands job at agency” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. Campaign Finance “Citizens United: The political […]
Lobbying
“The lobbying economy is twice as big as we think” by Andrew Prokop in Vox.
“Senate aide who helped save Export-Import Bank lands job at agency” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
“Citizens United: The political landscape almost five years later” by Marianne Hayes in Metro.
Arizona: “‘Dark money’ begins to sully campaigns” editorial in The Republic.
Pennsylvania: “Pittsburgh’s campaign finance law called flawed” by Chris Potter in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Wisconsin: “Why Wisconsin’s Attorney General Won’t Defend The State” by Jacob Stein in Governing.
Ethics
Oklahoma: “Ethics agency stirs anger with complaint moratorium” by Janelle Stecklein in the Muskogee Phoenix.
Palm Beach County, Florida: “Ethics Commission considers adding fines for frivolous complaints” by Andy Reid in the Sun Sentinel.
South Carolina: “2 York County lawmakers named to new SC ethics panel” by Bristow Marchant in the Charlotte Observer.
West Virginia: “Ethics commission to hold training for lobbyists” by The Associated Press in the Washington Times.
Elections
“NBC poll: Good news for Senate Dems” by James Hohmann in Politico.
“Which State Had the Longest Voting Lines in 2012?” by Scott Powers in Governing.
Tech and Social Media
“Social Advocacy and Politics: Social Media and ʹGotchaʹ Politics” by Alan Rosenblatt in Social Media Today.
West Virginia: “WV Supreme Court launching weekly trivia challenge on Twitter Oct. 6” by Linda Harris in The State Journal.
October 2, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “House Energy Committee counsel leaves to lobby” by Timothy Cama in The Hill. “Russian investment fund hires K Street help” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “Left embraces boycott politics” by Julian Hattem in The Hill. Campaign Finance […]
Lobbying
“House Energy Committee counsel leaves to lobby” by Timothy Cama in The Hill.
“Russian investment fund hires K Street help” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“Left embraces boycott politics” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
Colorado: “Colorado judge: State political parties can form Super PACs” by Tessa Cheek in the Colorado Independent.
Florida: “U.S. Supreme Court to hear former Hillsborough judicial candidate’s fundraising issue” by Jim Saunders in the Tampa Bay Times.
Vermont: “Transparency challenge is back: Candidates, please send us your campaign finance filings in excel format” by Anne Galloway in VTDigger.org.
Wisconsin: “Group sues state in hopes of collaborating with candidates” by Patrick Marley in the Journal Sentinel.
Ethics
“Is the Senate Ethics Committee Working?” by Sarah Mimms and Billy House in National Journal.
Alabama: “Ethics Commission OKs city contract with Quinton Ross” by Brian Lyman in the Montgomery Advertiser.
Florida: “Nearly 3 years prison for Ponzi schemer ex-partner” by The Associated Press in WJXT News.
New York: “NY legislator charged with using campaign funds for personal expenses, filing false claims” by Michael Virtanen (Associated Press) in The Republic.
Ohio: “Ethics charges recommended against Ohio Rep. Dale Mallory for gifts from lobbyists” by Jeremy Pelzer in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Texas: “Texas Court Upholds Ruling Overturning DeLay’s Conviction” by Nathan Koppel in The Wall Street Journal.
Elections
“The Race for Attorney General Tightens Up in 9 States” by Louis Jacobson in Governing.
Alaska: “GOP surges in Alaska Senate race” by Cameron Joseph in The Hill.
North Carolina: “Court Blocks Parts of North Carolina Voting Law” by Maya Rhodan in Time.
Political Advertising
“Could a Four-Second Mistake Cost a Candidate Thousands of Dollars?” by Nathan L. Gonzales in Roll Call.
Tech and Social Media
“Survey: LinkedIn Lacks Appeal for Hill Staffers” by Rebecca Gale in Roll Call.
October 1, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Cornerstone builds out from K Street” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. California: “California bans political fundraising parties at lobbyists’ homes” by Reuters on KFGO News. Kentucky: “Ethics Reporter: Lobbying spending hits all-time […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Cornerstone builds out from K Street” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
California: “California bans political fundraising parties at lobbyists’ homes” by Reuters on KFGO News.
Kentucky: “Ethics Reporter: Lobbying spending hits all-time high during first eight months of 2014” on KyForward.
Campaign Finance
“Final third-quarter fundraising emails: Doom, gloom and outrage” by Peter Sullivan in The Hill.
“Expand the ‘Super PAC Tax’” by Walter Shapiro in the Brennan Center for Justice Blog.
Maryland: “Montgomery Council approves plan for public finance of local campaigns” by Bill Turque in The Washington Post.
Ethics
“Ethics Office Finds Evidence Petri Violated House Rules” by Emma Dumain in Roll Call.
“Ethics panel: ‘Substantial reason’ to believe Rep. Petri broke rules” by Mario Trujillo in The Hill.
“Larry Craig fined for misuse of campaign funds” by John Bresnahan in Politico.
California: “Jerry Brown vetoes California political ethics bills” by David Siders in the Sacramento Bee.
Florida: “City hires new ethics officer” by TaMaryn Waters in the Tallahassee Democrat.
New York: “NY panel cites campaign limits on state workers” by The Associated Press in The Legislative Gazette.
New York: “Ethics panel now has two vacancies to fill” by Rick Karlin in the Albany Times Union.
Elections
“GOP sets sights on bigger House gains” by Alex Isenstadt in Politico.
“Democrats make risky bet against GOP Leader Mitch McConnell” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
“Incumbent governors fear wipeout” by James Hohmann in Politico.
California: “San Jose Election Tests Political Risk of Cutting Pensions” by J.B. Wogan in Governing.
Louisiana: “Gallup: Louisiana shifts Democratic” by Kendall Breitman in Politico.
Tech and Social Media
“Government, the Last Great Technology Skeptic” by Camille Tuutti in Nextgov.
“These maps show the Internet is getting faster in (almost) every state” by Niraj Chokshi in The Washington Post.
September 30, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. “Mack IV joins lobbying firm” by Salem Solomon in the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Florida: “Search Broward lobbying database, if you find it” by Brittany Wallman in the Sun Sentinel. Ohio: “2nd lobbyist guilty […]
Lobbying
“Bottom Line” in The Hill.
“Mack IV joins lobbying firm” by Salem Solomon in the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Florida: “Search Broward lobbying database, if you find it” by Brittany Wallman in the Sun Sentinel.
Ohio: “2nd lobbyist guilty of unreported Bengals tix” by Chrissie Thompson in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Campaign Finance
“Greens take 2014 fight to states” by Darren Goode and Andrew Restuccia in Politico.
Minnesota: “Franken, McFadden complain about big money but still rake it in” by Catherine Richert on Minnesota Public Radio News.
Kentucky: “Special interests spend in Ky.” in The Courier-Journal.
Texas: “Panel weighs pros, cons of campaign donor reporting” by Joseph Basco in the Midland Reporter-Telegram.
Ethics
Georgia: “Georgia ethics commission dismisses complaint accusing Jason Carter of fundraising violation” by The Associated Press in The Republic.
Hawaii: “Hawaii House leader fined a record $50,000 for ethics violations” by Malia Zimmerman in Watchdog.org.
Nevada: “Ex-employee alleges ethics director violated Nevada law” by Emerson Marcus in the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Tech and Social Media
“Contractors, Expect 72-hour Rule for Disclosing Corporate Hacks” by Aliya Sternstein in Nextgov.
September 29, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “That ‘Bravo’ reality show about lobbyists? It’s not happening.” by Emily Heil and Helena Andrews in The Washington Post. Michigan: “Lobbyists spending more on Michigan politicians this year” by Andrew Green on WKZO News. Campaign Finance “Outsiders Add Money […]
Lobbying
“That ‘Bravo’ reality show about lobbyists? It’s not happening.” by Emily Heil and Helena Andrews in The Washington Post.
Michigan: “Lobbyists spending more on Michigan politicians this year” by Andrew Green on WKZO News.
Campaign Finance
“Outsiders Add Money and Negativity to State and Local Elections” by Chris Kardish in Governing.
“Mystery Money: Your Guide to Campaign Finance in 2014” by Rebecca Ballhaus in The Wall Street Journal.
“Billionaire donors to watch” by Tim Divaney in The Hill.
Arizona: “‘Dark money’ floods Phoenix pension election” by Dustin Gardiner in The Arizona Republic.
Connecticut: “Outside money pouring into Connecticut governor race despite public campaign funding system” by Susan Haigh (Associated Press) in The Republic.
Massachusetts: “Bitcoin makes an itty-bitty splash in MA politics” by Jordan Graham in the Boston Herald.
Wyoming: “Legislature may take on independent expenditures” by LAURA HANCOCK in the Casper Star-Tribune.
Ethics
“Ex-GSA official indicted in spending scandal” by Peter Sullivan in The Hill.
Illinois: “Lobbyist’s attorney: Roland Burris involved in shakedown while in Senate” by Jason Meisner in the Chicago Tribune.
Maryland: “Md. elections board: Leggett improperly used campaign funds for trips” by Bill Turque in The Washington Post.
Oklahoma: “Informal hearings set by Ethics Commission” in The Edmund Sun.
Virginia: “Full list of McAuliffe ethics commission members” by Travis Fain in the Daily Press.
Elections
“Voter Turnout Plummeting in Local Elections” by Mike Maciag in Governing.
Michigan: “Dems asked to end online absentee ballot program” by The Associated Press in the Detroit Free Press.
Ohio: “Appeals court: Early voting can start Tuesday” by The Associated Press in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Virginia: “450,000 in Va. may lack proper ID needed to vote” by Antonio Olivo and Jenna Portnoy in The Washington Post.
Political Advertising
“There have been roughly 550,000 state race TV ads this campaign season — so far” by Niraj Chokshi in The Washington Post.
State Legislatures
“The Evolution of State Legislatures Has Driven Some to Flee” by Alan Ehrenhalt in Governing.
Tech and Social Media
“These 7 local governments will Code for America in 2015” by Luke Fretwell in Govfresh.
September 25, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Tech Firms and Lobbyists: Now Intertwined, but Not Eager to Reveal It” by Derek Willis and Claire Cain Miller in The New York Times. New Jersey: “Archer & Greiner Lobbying Unit Eyes Future Without Mroz” by David Gialanella in […]
Lobbying
“Tech Firms and Lobbyists: Now Intertwined, but Not Eager to Reveal It” by Derek Willis and Claire Cain Miller in The New York Times.
New Jersey: “Archer & Greiner Lobbying Unit Eyes Future Without Mroz” by David Gialanella in the New Jersey Law Journal.
Campaign Finance
“2014 Campaign Finance Dashboard” by Alan Palazzolo, Tom Nehil and Devin Henry in MinnPost.
Indiana: “Big-money donors play in quiet 2014 state election cycle” by The Associated Press in the Indianapolis Business Journal.
Massachusetts: “Somerville mayor vetoes new campaign finance law” by Danielle McLean in the Somerville Journal.
New York City: “City campaign finance officials on the future of online-donation tools” by Miranda Neubauer in Capital New York.
Wisconsin: “Federal appeals court lifts injunction of Scott Walker campaign finance investigation” by Matea Gold in The Washington Post.
Ethics
Hawaii: “Hawaii Ethics Commission Won’t Budge on Releasing Financial Disclosures” by Nathan Eagle in the Honolulu Civil Beat.
Indiana: “Dem asks for tougher rules after ethics conflict” by The Associated Press in the Washington Times.
Virginia: “Bolling, Boucher to serve on McAuliffe’s ethics panel” by Andrew Cain in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Elections
“The worst campaigns of 2014” by Alex Isenstadt in Politico.
“Coming soon to the workplace: Voter registration drives?” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
Arkansas: “Arkansas Is Likely the Next State to Turn Red” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing.
California: “Gubernatorial Candidate Gives Out Gift Cards for Gas” by Seema Mehta in Governing.
Colorado: “Poll: Colorado turns perfect purple” by Kendall Breitman in Politico.
Florida: “Elections officials urging online voter registration” in the Miami Herald.
Political Advertising
North Carolina: “N.C. campaign ad spending tops $3.7 million” by The Associated Press in The Fayetteville Observer.
Tech and Social Media
“These 7 local governments will Code for America in 2015” by Luke Fretwell in Govfresh.
September 24, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Americans Are O.K. With Big Business. It’s Business Lobbying Power They Hate.” by Neil Irwin in The New York Times. “TechAmerica Axes Top Government Representative” in Government Technology. Campaign Finance “Study: Major companies are […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Americans Are O.K. With Big Business. It’s Business Lobbying Power They Hate.” by Neil Irwin in The New York Times.
“TechAmerica Axes Top Government Representative” in Government Technology.
Campaign Finance
“Study: Major companies are increasingly disclosing their political spending” by Tom Hamburger in The Washington Post.
“Why the Billionaires Got Bupkus” by Michael Lind in Politico Magazine.
“D’Souza Avoids Prison in Campaign Finance Case” by Jonathan Mahler in The New York Times.
Maine: “Groups’ spending on Maine elections hits record $4.6 million” by Steve Mistler in the Portland Press Herald.
San Diego, California: “Leaders OK campaign crackdown” by David Garrick in The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Ethics
“Lawmakers push for new limits to political intelligence brokers” by Peter Schroeder in The Hill.
“QUIZ: Do You Know How to Be an Ethical Political Appointee?” by Eric Katz in Government Executive.
Georgia: “AG’s office pays $10,000 fine in ethics commission case” by Aaron Gould Sheinin in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Georgia: “DeKalb Commission releases money for ethics investigations” by Mark Niesse in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Political Advertising
“When NOT to Air Political Ads on TV” by Abby Livingston in Roll Call.
Minnesota: “Minnesota campaign regulators give social media advice, suggest online posts carry disclaimers” by The Associated Press in the Star Tribune.
Missouri: “Few 2014 campaign TV ads in Missouri” by The Associated Press in the Springfield News-Leader.
Elections
Florida: “Hillary Clinton to campaign for Charlie Crist” by Maggie Haberman in Politico.
North Carolina: “N.C. sees rise in unaffliated voters” by Benjamin Brown in the Charlotte Observer.
Legislative Sessions
Montana: “Legislative Update September 2014” by Sen. Matt Rosendale in The Roundup.
Utah: “2015 Legislature Could See Record Number of Bills” by Bob Bernick in Utah Policy.
Tech and Social Media
“Procurement: What if We’re Doing it Wrong?” by Mark Headd in Government Technology.
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