September 23, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. Oklahoma: “State Capitol lobbyist Bart McSpadden dead at 46” by Mark Friedel in the Claremore Daily Progress. Campaign Finance “Democrats relying on big donors to win” by Kenneth P. Vogel and Tarini Parti in […]
Lobbying
“Bottom Line” in The Hill.
Oklahoma: “State Capitol lobbyist Bart McSpadden dead at 46” by Mark Friedel in the Claremore Daily Progress.
Campaign Finance
“Democrats relying on big donors to win” by Kenneth P. Vogel and Tarini Parti in Politico.
“FEC Chairman Talks ‘Dark Money’ and the Fine Line Between Free Speech and Censorship” by Elizabeth Nolan Brown in Reason.com.
“Is there a right to contribute to out-of-state elections?” by William Baude in The Washington Post.
Massachusetts: “Massachusetts governor’s race has range of cash sources” by Steve Leblanc in the Portland Press Herald.
Massachusetts: “Pro-casino group ramping up campaign spending” by The Associated Press in the Boston Herald.
New Jersey: “N.J. assemblyman wants to end restrictions on campaign donations, lobbying: The Auditor” in NJ.com.
Winnipeg, Canada: “The money behind the politics: Winnipeg’s most generous political donors” by Joanne Levasseur and Sean Kavanagh in CBC News.
Ethics
Tallahassee, Florida: “City approves 2015 budget, more ethics standards” by TaMaryn Waters in the Tallahassee Democrat.
Elections
California: “A show of disunity at California GOP convention” by Michael Finnegan and Seema Mehta in the Los Angeles Times.
California: “AM Alert: Democrats’ legislative supermajority hinges on several key races” by Alexei Koseff in the Fresno Bee.
Michigan: “Michigan GOP Gov. Rick Snyder Has Created an Opening for His Opponent” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing.
Minnesota: “Unions will play key role in Dayton re-election bid” by Ricardo Lopez in the Star Tribune.
Legislative Sessions
Alaska: “Alaska legislative committee reviews progress on crime-reduction bill” by Jerzy Shedlock in the Alaska Dispatch News.
September 22, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying Connecticut: “Ethics Commission selects 10 lobbyists for audit” in Hartford Business. Georgia: “New Ga. lobbying rules allow for summer travel” by The Associated Press in the Washington Times. Illinois: “Rauner proposes cooling-off period before lobbying” by Kurt Erickson in […]
Lobbying
Connecticut: “Ethics Commission selects 10 lobbyists for audit” in Hartford Business.
Georgia: “New Ga. lobbying rules allow for summer travel” by The Associated Press in the Washington Times.
Illinois: “Rauner proposes cooling-off period before lobbying” by Kurt Erickson in the Herald & Review.
Rhode Island: “Violation found in 38 Studios lobbying case” by The Associated Press in the Boston Herald.
Rhode Island: “Groups challenge proposed changes for those lobbying Providence City Council” by John Hill in the Providence Journal.
Texas: “Todd Staples named president of Texas oil and gas lobbying group” by Nicholas Sakelaris in the Dallas Business Journal.
Minnesota: “Minnesota Farm Bureau Members Lobbying Congress” on WNAX.com.
Campaign Finance
“Exclusive: Lois Lerner breaks silence” by Rachael Bade in Politico.
“Campaign finance disclosures show billionaires opening their wallets” by Philip Elliott (Associated Press) in The Register-Guard.
“What’s Next for Campaign Finance Reform?” by Meredith McGehee (Campaign Legal Center) in The Huffington Post.
California (San Diego): “Crackdown coming on campaign cash?” by David Garrick in The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Connecticut: “Rowland, Ex-Connecticut Governor, Is Convicted in Campaign Finance Case” by Alison Leigh Cowan in The New York Times.
Massachusetts: “Candidates for governor target supporters for cash” by The Associated Press in the Boston Herald.
New York City: “Campaign Finance Board wants earlier payments to candidates” by Sally Goldenberg in Capital New York.
Ethics
Georgia: “Georgia legislators hit the beach: Lobbying limits exempt pricey travel, conventions on Georgia, Florida coasts for state lawmakers” by James Salzer in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Hawaii: “Hawaii Ethics Commission Urged to Release Board Members’ Financial Disclosures” by Nathan Eagle in the Honolulu Civil Beat.
Kentucky: “Kentucky Election Finance Leader Retiring” by Phillip M. Bailey on WFPL News.
North Carolina: “Assessing The State Ethics Commission” by Will Michaels and Frank Stasio in WUNC North Carolina Public Radio.
Congress
“Congressional Hits and Misses: Week of September 15 (Video)” by JM Rieger in Roll Call.
State Legislatures
Virginia: “Va. legislators approve budget deal, reject Medicaid expansion” by Laura Vozzella and Rachel Weiner in The Washington Post.
West Virginia: “Parole law retroactivity contentious” by Andrea Lannom in the Charleston Daily Mail.
Political Advertising
“The Best TV Shows for Political Advertisements” by Abby Livingston in Roll Call.
Colorado: “Negative campaign ads dominate Colorado Senate race” by Katie Kuntz in The Gazette.
Minnesota: “Minnesota is the state of political hockey ads” by Bob Collins on Minnesota Public Radio.
Tech and Social Media
“Play of the Day: How to Use Twitter if You’re a Politician (Jimmy Fallon)” by Reena Flores in Government Executive.
September 18, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Under Contract” in The Hill. “Anthony Weiner and the Revolving Door” by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in The Huffington Post. “Eric Cantor’s out, Wall Street’s still in” by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in Politico. “Lyft hires Gephardt’s K […]
Lobbying
“Under Contract” in The Hill.
“Anthony Weiner and the Revolving Door” by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in The Huffington Post.
“Eric Cantor’s out, Wall Street’s still in” by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in Politico.
“Lyft hires Gephardt’s K Street firm” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Ontario, Canada: “McGuinty’s gig as a lobbyist problematic” by Andrew Coyne in the Leader-Post.
Campaign Finance
“Dems Getting Stingier With Campaign Cash to Colleagues” by Lalita Clozel on Open Secrets Blog.
Colorado: “Citizens United wants press exemption from CO campaign finance disclosure” by Tess Cheek in The Colorado Independent.
Georgia: “Atlanta City Council weighs in on campaign finance issue” by Dave Williams in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Rhode Island: “Law professors debate campaign finance reform” by Aliza Reisner in the Brown Daily Herald.
Ethics
Florida: “Florida Ethics Commission dismisses complaints against Mayor Brown and Clay County School Board officials, not so Rep. Fullwood case” by David Bauerlein in The Florida Times-Union.
Elections
“Bigger and Better Things: Staffers Who Run for Office” by Rebecca Gale in Roll Call.
“Dems, GOP hone messages for final campaign push” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
“5 States Put Voting Reform to the Voters” by J.B. Wogan in Governing.
Ohio: “John Kasich, Ed FitzGerald won’t debate, a first in Ohio gubernatorial contests since the late ’70s” by Robert Higgs in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
State Legislatures
California: “Governor signs much-debated ridesharing bill” by Allen Young in the Sacramento Business Journal.
Nevada: “Education called top priority for Nevada Legislature” by Laura Myers in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Nevada: “Tesla triumphs: Sandoval signs off on$1.3 billion untax package” by Dennis Myers in the Reno News & Review.
North Dakota: “Western ND lawmakers want $800 million for development” by Jessica Holdman in the Bismarck Tribune.
Virginia: “Va. House of Delegates plans to vote on Medicaid expansion” by Laura Vozella in The Washington Post.
Tech and Social Media
“Tweets made easy for bankers lobbying lawmakers” by Greg Edwards in the St. Louis Business Journal.
“Twitter’s new guide for campaigners” by Darren Samuelsohn in Politico.
Tennessee: “Chattanooga Launches Website to Track City Goals” by Joy Lukachick Smith in Government Technology.
September 17, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “New regulatory lobby shop hangs shingle” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “NFL hires new top lobbyist amid Rice furor” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “K Street kicks into gear for GOP” by Anna Palmer in […]
Lobbying
“New regulatory lobby shop hangs shingle” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“NFL hires new top lobbyist amid Rice furor” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“K Street kicks into gear for GOP” by Anna Palmer in Politico.
“Herbalife fight hits D.C. trade association, as Avon withdraws from DSA” by Byron Tau in Politico.
“Dems give business a thorny embrace” by Bernie Becker and Peter Schroeder in The Hill.
“To Improve Decision-Making, Lighten Up on Lobbyists | Commentary” by Jason Grumet in Roll Call.
North Carolina: “Brubaker rated most influential NC lobbyist” by Sandy Selvy-Mullis in The Randolph Guide.
Campaign Finance
“Show me the money” by Jennifer Ginn in Capitol Ideas.
“Report: Congressional Candidate Fundraising Down in Midterms” by Emily Cahn in Roll Call.
“Unleash the convention beast” by James Windle in The Hill.
California: “AM Alert: Political Reform Act turns 40 amid burst of campaign finance changes” in the Sacramento Bee.
Louisiana: “Louisiana GOP Becomes First State Republican Party to Accept Bitcoin” by Tanaya Macheel in CoinDesk.
Wisconsin: “Gov. Scott Walker and Mary Burke on campaign finance rules” by Jason Stein in the Journal Sentinel.
Ethics
“Can Answering a Campaign Call Break the Law? | A Question of Ethics” by C. Simon Davidson in Roll Call.
Elections
Ohio: “Early voting schedule expanded by Secretary of State Jon Husted while court decision under appeal” by Jackie Borchardt in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Political Advertising
“Midterm Elections And Political Advertising” in ValueWalk.
“TV Still Dominates, But Most Political Agencies Will Use Programmatic With 2014 Midterms On Horizon” by Tyler Loechner in MediaPost.
September 16, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Lobbyist Thomas H. Boggs Jr. Dies at Age 73” by Bridget Bowman in Roll Call. “Tommy Boggs helped create modern world of D.C. lobbying” by Byron Tau and Anna Palmer in Politico. “Franchise owners […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Lobbyist Thomas H. Boggs Jr. Dies at Age 73” by Bridget Bowman in Roll Call.
“Tommy Boggs helped create modern world of D.C. lobbying” by Byron Tau and Anna Palmer in Politico.
“Franchise owners flock to DC in defense of McDonald’s” by Ben Goad in The Hill.
“Lobbyist Pawlenty Rankles Banks in Consumer Bureau Battle” by Carter Dougherty in Bloomberg.
“Health tracker Fitbit hires lobbying muscle” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
“Senate candidates differ on overturning Citizens United ruling” by Peter Hancock in the Lawrence Journal-World.
Louisiana: “Ethics complaint filed against Sen. David Vitter, alleging improper campaign fund transfer” by The Associated Press in The Republic.
New York: “Hollywood moguls boosting Cuomo campaign coffers” by Martin Z. Braun (Bloomberg News) in the Chicago Tribune.
Ethics
“Ethics committee investigating Rep. Broun” by Scott Wong in The Hill.
California: “Convicted California Senator Resigns” by Patrick McGreevy and Jean Merl in Governing.
Elections
“Good election year for bad boys of Congress” by Alex Isenstadt in Politico.
“Rocking the vote, again” by Kevin Cirilli in The Hill.
Kentucky: “Battles for eight open seats could determine control of Kentucky House this fall” by Jack Brammer in the Lexington Herald-Leader.
September 15, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Lobbying on the ‘Internet of Things’” by Catherine Ho in The Washington Post. Rhode Island: “R.I. Still Awaiting Decision on Alleged 38 Studios Lobbying Violations” by Adam Vaccaro in the Boston Globe. Campaign Finance “Judge mulls SEC limits on […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying on the ‘Internet of Things’” by Catherine Ho in The Washington Post.
Rhode Island: “R.I. Still Awaiting Decision on Alleged 38 Studios Lobbying Violations” by Adam Vaccaro in the Boston Globe.
Campaign Finance
“Judge mulls SEC limits on political donations” by Josh Gerstein in Politico.
“Begich votes for campaign finance measure” by The Associated Press in the Juneau Empire.
“The Future of Campaign Finance Reform May Rest With Silicon Valley” by Jamie Lovegrove in National Journal.
“Campaign-finance amendment not a voter passion” by James R. Carroll in The Courier-Journal.
Maryland: “Md. campaign finance complaints stack up as Election Day nears” by Lejla Sarcevic in The Star Democrat.
Maryland: “Political Donors Spend Big In Loophole’s Last Days” by Christopher Connelly in WYPR.
Massachusetts: “Casino cash floods campaign spending” by Gerry Tuoti on WCVB.
Ethics
“Landrieu pays back nearly $34K for charter flights” by Deborah Barfield Berry in USA Today.
Georgia: “Help wanted: Ethics commission needs a new chief” by Chris Joyner in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Georgia: “Monday ethics hearing canceled; Court of Appeals next step” by Aaron Gould Sheinin in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
New York: “Money in New York Politics: Despite Federal Indictments, State Senators Win Primaries” by Eric Petry in the Brennan Center for Justice Blog.
South Carolina: “Mayor’s Florida trip could add fuel to SC ethics reform” by Clif LeBlanc in The State.
Texas: “Campaigns, consultants disregard Ethics Commission resolution” by David Saleh Rauf in the San Antonio Express-News.
Elections
“50 days left until midterms, and Republicans keeping troops in line” by Scott Wong in The Hill.
Mississippi: “After close Senate race, Mississippi considers elections changes” by Reid Wilson in The Washington Post.
“North Dakota is the Best State in America” by Reid Wilson in The Washington Post.
Ohio: “Federal judge strikes down Ohio’s campaign statements law” by Kurtis Lee in the Los Angeles Times.
Legislative Sessions
Missouri: “The Missouri legislature’s veto session hands the state’s governor an historic defeat” in South County Mail.
Pennsylvania: “12 days left in session, and legislators are checking their lists” by Karen Shuey in Lancaster Online.
September 10, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Inside NFL’s lobbyist draft drama” by Anna Palmer and John Bresnahan in Politico. “Jim Nussle lands credit union job” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “These 2 Billionaires Spend More on Lobbying for […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Inside NFL’s lobbyist draft drama” by Anna Palmer and John Bresnahan in Politico.
“Jim Nussle lands credit union job” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“These 2 Billionaires Spend More on Lobbying for Their Pet Issues Than Most Industries” by Tess VandenDolder in InTheCapital.
“Former Sen. John Breaux says he and Trent Lott are not lobbying for Russian bank” by Bruce Alpert in the Times-Picayune.
“Lobbyists ‘who know what’s good for them’ lose ball game to lawmakers” by Crystal Hill in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
Arizona: “Clean Elections chief: Horne broke campaign law” by Bob Christie (Associated Press) in the Arizona Daily Sun.
Maryland: “Maryland Democratic Party targets use of campaign bus by GOP’s Hogan” by John Wagner in The Washington Post.
Wisconsin: “Wisconsin prosecutors seek ruling to restart campaign finance probe” by Brendan O’Brien and Mary Wisniewski in Reuters.
Ethics
Ohio: “Senate ethics allegations stir prosecutor’s interest” by Jeremy Pelzer in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Virginia: “Va. voters agree with McDonnells’ guilty verdict, want stronger ethics laws, poll finds” by Jenna Portnoy in The Washington Post.
Virginia: “Top Virginia lawmakers back stiffer ethics law after ex-governor’s conviction” by Gary Robertson in Reuters.
Elections
“2014 Election Primary Results” in Politico.
“2014 Governors Races: The Tossups” by Louis Jacobson in Governing.
“2014 Governors Races: Where Republicans Are Likely to Win” by Louis Jacobson in Governing.
“2014 Governors Races: Where Democrats Are Likely to Win” by Louis Jacobson in Governing.
“Scott Brown cruises in NH Senate primary” by Alexandra Jaffe in The Hill.
Legislative Sessions
Missouri: “Missouri Veto Session starts today in Jefferson City” by Korey Johnson in the Daily Journal.
Nevada: “Sandoval issues proclamation, calls special session for Tesla deal” by Laura Myers in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Tech and Social Media
“Breaking Government’s Cloud Procurement Gridlock” by Brian Heaton in Government Technology.
September 9, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. “The billionaires who bailed out K Street” by Byron Tau in Politico. “K Street’s Russian bonanza” by Byron Tau in Politico. “Wall Street floods feds with proposals to cut red tape” by Ben Goad […]
Lobbying
“Bottom Line” in The Hill.
“The billionaires who bailed out K Street” by Byron Tau in Politico.
“K Street’s Russian bonanza” by Byron Tau in Politico.
“Wall Street floods feds with proposals to cut red tape” by Ben Goad in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
“Campaign finance debate a partisan flashpoint as it moves to Senate floor” by Matea Gold in The Washington Post.
“Senate advances constitutional amendment” by Burgess Everett in Politico.
“Constitutional Amendment Debate Roils ACLU | Rules of the Game” by Elizabeth Newlin Carney in Roll Call.
Wisconsin: “Judge orders state not to enforce PAC limits law” by Scott Bauer (Associated Press) in Bloomberg Businessweek.
Wisconsin: “Mega-donors rush in after campaign-giving cap removed” by Patrick Marley and Kevin Crowe in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Ethics
“Spurned Staffer Sends Email Accusing Top Republican of Ethics Violations” by Matt Fuller in Roll Call.
Congress
“September Congressional Agenda: Must-Pass Bills and Messaging Gambits” by Emma Dumain in Roll Call.
“Lameness of Post-Election Session Could Hinge on Results” by Niels Lesniewski and Bridget Bowman in Roll Call.
State Legislatures
Missouri: “Battle over money anticipated during Missouri veto session” by Alex Stuckey in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Nebraska: “Women will remain minority in Nebraska Legislature” by The Associated Press in the Omaha World-Herald.
Elections
“The Final Primary Elections: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Delaware, Rhode Island and New York Vote” by Shushannah Walshe on ABC News.
“7 questions for final primary night” by Kyle Cheney, James Hohmann, Elizabeth Titus and Steven Shepard in Politico.
“4 Things to Watch in the Final Primaries of 2014” by Emily Cahn in Politico.
Tech and Social Media
“Livestream: Nextgov Prime 2014” on Nextgov.
“Why Can’t Government Websites Be More Like Amazon?” by Rebecca Carroll in Nextgov.
September 8, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Nonprofit puts Federal Lobbying Database on the Internet for everybody” by Mark Tapscott in the Washington Examiner. “David Plouffe joins Uber as lobbyist” by Thomas Lifson in American Thinker. “Saab registers lobbyist to work on drone policy” by Megan […]
Lobbying
“Nonprofit puts Federal Lobbying Database on the Internet for everybody” by Mark Tapscott in the Washington Examiner.
“David Plouffe joins Uber as lobbyist” by Thomas Lifson in American Thinker.
“Saab registers lobbyist to work on drone policy” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
Delaware: “Lawmakers must wait to lobby under new law” by Jonathan Starkey in The News Journal.
Florida: “Was Miami-Dade lobbyist a ‘patriot’ or ‘snitch’ in FBI sting of local politicians?” by Jay Weaver in the Miami Herald.
New York: “Just don’t call these consultants lobbyists” by Chris Bragg in Crain’s New York.
Pennsylvania: “Lawyer wants to stop convicted Pa. lawmakers from lobbying” by Brad Bumsted in the Tribune-Review.
Campaign Finance
“GOP mulls campaign finance debate” by Burgess Everett in Politico.
District of Columbia: “Former Gray Campaign Driver Pleads Guilty to Role in ‘Uncle Earl’ Conspiracy” by Hannah Hess in Roll Call.
Louisiana: “Campaign finance money starts rolling in” by Vickie Welborn in The Shreveport Times.
Michigan: “Money talks in the shadows: How lawmakers, lobbyists quietly bypass state’s murky political spending rules” by Chris Gautz in Crain’s Detroit.
Montana: “Nonprofit wants Montana campaign finance laws ruled unconstitutional” by Matt Volz (Associated Press) in The Missoulian.
Ethics
“Sunlight Foundation picks new chief” by Daniel Lippman in Politico.
Florida: “Commission vote on ethics sparked ballot initiative” by Jeff Burlew in the Tallahassee Democrat.
Georgia: “Ga. ethics agency chief placed on administrative leave with pay after being fined by judge” by Christina Cassidy (Associated Press) in The Republic.
New York: “For New York Legislators, Indictments Are No Obstacle to Seeking Re-election” by Matt Flegenheimer in The New York Times.
West Virginia: “Ethics commission searches for permanent leader” by Dave Boucher in the Logan Banner.
West Virginia: “West Virginia ethics panel requests more funding as complaints nearly quadruple over 3 years” by The Associated Press in The Republic.
August 28, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Police lobby fights to keep gear” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “Businesses hire lobbyists in push for legal marijuana — and big profits” by Thomas Maier in Newsday. Toronto, Canada: “Toronto council urged to consider tougher sanctions […]
Lobbying
“Police lobby fights to keep gear” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“Businesses hire lobbyists in push for legal marijuana — and big profits” by Thomas Maier in Newsday.
Toronto, Canada: “Toronto council urged to consider tougher sanctions on lobbyists who break the rules” by Paul Moloney in the Toronto Star.
Campaign Finance
“RNC spends more on Senate field efforts” by James Hohmann in Politico.
“Nickel and dining the taxpayers? Congress has spent nearly $15M in campaign donations on food since 2011” by Leslie Larson in the New York Daily News.
“PACs Back Incumbents; Just Ask Rep. Scott Peters” by Joe Yerardi in KPBS.
California: “Ed Lee campaign faces dilemma over alleged FBI contribution” by John Coté in the San Francisco Chronicle.
District of Columbia: “D.C. Council candidate Robert White’s reform plan: Ban campaign contributions altogether” by Mike DeBonis in The Washington Post.
Maine: “Maine Ethics Commission changes donor limit rule in governor’s race” by Christopher Cousins in the Bangor Daily News.
Maryland: “Primary campaigns cost almost $25 million” by Michael Dresser in The Baltimore Sun.
New Hampshire: “Political parties file dueling finance complaints” by Rik Stevens (Associated Press) in the Nashua Telegraph.
Ethics
Alabama: “Ethics Commission to offer acting director position former Cumberland Law School Dean John Carroll” by The Associated Press in AL.com.
Iowa: “Guilty plea in Iowa caucuses bribery” by The Associated Press in Politico.
North Carolina: “Carteret man to lead ethics commission” in the Jacksonville Daily News.
South Carolina: “Benjamin did not have to disclose Florida trip, ethics commission says” by Clif Leblanc in The State.
Elections
“2014 Senate map comes into focus” on Politico’s Driving the Day.
Legislative Sessions
West Virginia: “Governor: special session to change chemical leak bill ‘an option’” by Dave Boucher in the Charleston Daily Mail.
Tech and Social Media
“Civic Ninjas Find Long-Term Solutions to Government Problems” by Jessica Hughes in Government Technology.
New York: “How New York City Is Becoming Even More Map-Centric With Its Data” by Michael Grass in Government Executive.
August 27, 2014 •
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August 27, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying North Carolina: “Brubaker ranked leading lobbyist at NC legislature” by The Associated Press in the Washington Times. Rhode Island: “Corso 38 Studios lobbying hearing ends, with decision to come Sept. 10” by Jennifer Bogdan in the Providence Journal. Virginia: […]
Lobbying
North Carolina: “Brubaker ranked leading lobbyist at NC legislature” by The Associated Press in the Washington Times.
Rhode Island: “Corso 38 Studios lobbying hearing ends, with decision to come Sept. 10” by Jennifer Bogdan in the Providence Journal.
Virginia: “A year after McDonnells’ gifts scandal was revealed, lobbyists’ assembly spending dips” by Jenna Portnoy in The Washington Post.
Campaign Finance
“People hate the state of politics today. So why is nobody talking about campaign finance reform?” by Jaime Fuller in The Washington Post.
Rhode Island: “R.I. court upholds restriction on McKee’s funds” by Jennifer Bogdan in the Providence Journal.
Ethics
New Jersey: “‘Chris Christie slept here’ is state secret in New Jersey” by Mark Lagerkvist in New Jersey Watchdog.
South Carolina: “Columbia Mayor Benjamin’s 2010 ethics situation to be heard Wednesday by State Ethics Commission” by John Monk in The State.
Texas: “Area lawmakers appointed to joint ethics panel” by Enrique Rangel in the Amarillo Globe-News.
Virginia: “Prosecutor spars with McDonnell during questioning” by Rosalind S. Helderman, Matt Zapotosky and Justin Jouvenal in The Washington Post.
Elections
“Senate Update: Republicans Cross a Threshold” by Josh Katz in The New York Times.
“The 10 things we know 10 weeks before Election Day” by Chris Cillizza in The Washington Post.
“Watch: Pols recall their best and worst election nights” by Susan Page in USA Today.
Arizona: “This year’s election will reshape Arizona politics” by Laurie Roberts in The Arizona Republic.
Arizona: “Arizona elections: Ducey wins, Huppenthal loses, Gallego beats Wilcox” by Mike Sunnucks in the Phoenix Business Journal.
Florida: “Rick Scott, Charlie Crist advance to general election showdown in Florida” by Sean Sullivan in The Washington Post.
Florida: “Central Florida 2014 primary election results” by Amanda Ober on WESH News.
Tech and Social Media
“How Social Media Silences Debate” by Clair Cain Miller in The New York Times.
August 26, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “GOP staffers seek to cash in as odds grow of Senate takeover” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “How the Lobbying Top Tier explains an influence paradox” by Lee Drutman, Matt Grossmann, and Tim LaPira in the Sunlight […]
Lobbying
“GOP staffers seek to cash in as odds grow of Senate takeover” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“How the Lobbying Top Tier explains an influence paradox” by Lee Drutman, Matt Grossmann, and Tim LaPira in the Sunlight Foundation Blog.
Massachusetts: “Martha Coakley owns up to lobbyist-held fundraiser” by Chris Cassidy in the Boston Herald.
Campaign Finance
“Election Panel Enacts Policies by Not Acting” by Nick Confessore in The New York Times.
“Joe Biden’s secret fundraisers” by Edward-Isaac Dovere and Tarini Parti in Politico.
“The PAC to End All PACs Is a Farce” by Walter Shapiro in Politico Magazine.
“Millennial PAC tries to inject youth, diversity into graying legislatures” by Aliyah Frumin in MSNBC.
Alabama: “Did Alabama state candidates violate law by taking money from Congressman Bonner’s campaign?” by Brenda Kirby in AL.com.
Alabama: “Alabama Attorney General’s office drops criminal charges against Lowell Barron” by Paul Gattis in AL.com.
Tennessee: “State auditing Brenda Radford’s campaign finance report” by Stephanie Ingersoll in The Leaf-Chronicle.
Ethics
Florida: “Scott campaign, GOP have paid $227K for use of jet” by Steve Bousquet in the Miami Herald Blog.
Georgia: “Judge hears arguments on call for sanctions in ethics commission saga” by Aaron Gould Sheinin in The Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Elections
“Ten weeks out from Election Day, is a Republican wave coming?” by Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford and Simone Pathe in PBS NewsHour.
Arizona: “Arizona primary election: 5 key races to watch” by Alia Beard Rau in The Republic.
Political Advertising
“The 2014 digital ad juggernaut” by Darren Samuelsohn in Politico.
“New regs for Wednesday: TV ads, military health plans, truck drivers’” by Tim Devaney in The Hill.
“Political TV ads will soon know who you are” by Jon Fingas in Engadget.
August 25, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Lobbying disclosures leave public in the dark” by Marcelo Rochabrun and Dave Levinthal in The Center for Public Integrity. “Microsoft Leaves Lobbying Group ALEC Amid Split Over Renewables” by Ari Natter in Bloomberg. “Wisconsin’s Walker confronted with damaging new […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying disclosures leave public in the dark” by Marcelo Rochabrun and Dave Levinthal in The Center for Public Integrity.
“Microsoft Leaves Lobbying Group ALEC Amid Split Over Renewables” by Ari Natter in Bloomberg.
“Wisconsin’s Walker confronted with damaging new details” by Catherine Ho in The Washington Post.
Canada: “Toronto lobbyist Jamie Besner broke the rules, registrar finds” by Paul Moloney in the Toronto Star.
Indiana: “Heuer resigns seat for lobbying post” by Vivian Sade in The Journal Gazette.
Iowa: “Lobbying by payday lenders” by Lauren Mills in the Des Moines Register.
New York: “Online course rule for lobbyists nears” by Rick Karlin in the Times Union.
Campaign Finance
“Ethics group asks FEC for dark money disclosure” by Nat Stein in the Colorado Independent.
“Bitcoin lobby launches spending PAC” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Alaska: “Group wants Alaska U.S. Senate candidates to sign campaign finance pledge” by Casey Grove in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
California: “CalPERS board member likely facing stiffer fine from FPPC” by Dale Kasler in The Sacramento Bee.
Florida: “David Rivera named co-conspirator as friend pleads guilty in campaign-finance case” by Marc Caputo, Jay Weaver and Patricia Mazzei in the Miami Herald.
“U.S. House incumbents rolling in cash” by Jessica Wehrman in the Columbus Dispatch.
Texas: “Ethics Commission takes aim at Texas dark money” by David Saleh Rauf in the Houston Chronicle.
Virginia: “The Virginia bait and switch” by Brad Smith in The Hill.
Wisconsin: “Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sought help from top GOP donors for allied group” by Matea Gold in The Washington Post.
Ethics
Georgia: “Report: Costs to the state for lawsuit against Ga. ethics commission continue to grow” by The Associated Press in The Republic.
Rhode Island: “Ethics Commission to probe lawmaker’s beach bid” by The Associated Press in The Washington Times.
State Legislatures
California: “California Legislature Rushes to Complete Bills Before the Session Ends” by Patrick McGreevy and Melanie Mason in Governing.
Redistricting
Florida: “Judge Lets Florida Use Unconstitutional Congressional Map Until 2016” by Mary Ellen Klas in Governing.
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