July 2, 2012 •
Social Media and the 2012 Campaigns
Plus an open government tech article in the news today:
“Starbucks CEO Launches Social Media ‘Indivisible’ Campaign”in the International Digital Times.
“2012: The Social Media Election? (Opinion)” by Steve Towns in Government Technology.
“Nearly Half of Young Adults Participate Politically Online, New Survey Finds” by Sarah Lai Stirland in TechPresident.
“Digital Political Candidates Driven by Technology” by Jessica Meyer Maria in Government Technology.
“High-Tech Campaigns Face New Security Risks” by Adam Stone in Government Technology.
“Watchdog points to FOIA.gov improvements” by Eric Katz in Government Executive.
July 2, 2012 •
Monday Campaign Finance and Lobbying News Roundup
Don’t miss today’s articles:
Campaign Finance
“Political Perceptions: Email Fundraising, Too Forward?” by Peter Nicholas in The Wall Street Journal.
“The 2012 Congressional race and super PAC intermingling” by Stephen Wright in the Examiner.
Maryland: Editorial “Cleaning up Maryland politics” in The Washington Post.
Michigan: “Michigan Campaign Finance Network questions fundraising by lame-duck lawmakers” by The Associated Press in Crain’s Detroit Business.
Lobbying
“Bill Miller to head lobbying for Business Roundtable” by Mike Allen in Politico.
“Mining bill drew lobbyists’ attention” by Steve Mistler in the Portland Press Herald.
“Investment in lobbying not surefire in Maine” by Steve Mistler in the Kennebec Journal.
“Who is ALEC?” on CBS News.
“Former IRS Official Demands Investigation of ALEC” by Janie Lorber in Roll Call.
“Ethics Inquiry Exonerates Governor In Lobbying” by Robbie Brown in The New York Times.
Rhode Island: “Former Lawmakers Cash in Playing Revolving Door Game” by Dan McGowan in GoLocalProv.com.
June 29, 2012 •
Last Minute Campaign Finance Headlines before the Weekend
Let’s wrap up the work week with this campaign finance news roundup:
“Va. appeals court affirms campaign finance law” by Larry O’Dell in CBS News.
“Former DeLay aide pleads guilty in campaign finance case” by Laylan Copelin the Austin Statesman.
“Conservative Super Pacs turn to social media and internet to expand reach” by Ed Pilkington and Amanda Michel in the Guardian.
“Funny-named political committees are proliferating” by Aaron Deslatte in the Orlando Sentinel.
June 29, 2012 •
Government and Campaigns Technology News Update
We are always following news about the interplay between government, political campaigns, social media, and technology:
“David All Shares Ideas on Emerging Trends for Campaigns and Elections” by Matt Williams and Matt Pittman in Government Technology.
“Apps Challenge Aims to Improve Detroit Through Technology” by Brian Peteritas in Governing.
“How 3 Startups Are Improving Urban Life Through Tech” by Jennifer Diamond in Mashable.
“States, Cities Use Social Networks to Test Open Records Laws and Transparency Goals” by Dylan Scott in Governing.
“Reps. Delete Tweets Celebrating Overturning of Affordable Care Act” by Sarah Lai Stirland in TechPresident.
“Heavy Twitter Traffic for Scotus Ruling” by Rubina Madan Fillion and Brian Aguilar in The Wall Street Journal.
June 27, 2012 •
Wednesday Campaign Finance, Lobbying, and Ethics News Summary
Keep up with the latest articles:
Campaign Finance
“Campaign money case could propel more deregulation” by Jack Gillum on CBS News.
“Inquiry Looks Into a Shield for Donors in Elections” by Nicholas Confessore in The New York Times.
“Social Fundraising Platform Rally Grows With A New Round of $7.9 Million” by Sarah Lai Stirland in TechPresident.
“Will Ct. now see gusher of campaign bucks?” by Ken Dixon in the Connecticut Post.
Lobbying
“K Street Files: Lobbyists Prep for SCOTUS Ruling” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“The lion’s aide on K Street” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
“Hawaii professional employer organizations to form lobbying group” by Lynn Nakagawa in the Pacific Business News.
Government Ethics
“Outsider Privy to Ethics Case” by Amanda Becker in Roll Call.
Georgia: “Candidates late, confused on filing requirements” by Crystal Tatum in the Newton Citizen.
From the State Legislatures
“Cook, Rove, Zandi Address Legislators at June 2012 Leaders Meeting” by Alex Fitzsimmons on NCSL’s The Thicket.
Illinois: “Illinois lawmakers consider expulsion of Rep. Derrick Smith” by The Associated Press in the State Journal-Register.
Oklahoma: “Oklahoma elections: Most incumbent House members win contests” by Michael McNutt in The Oklahoman.
Open Government
“R.I. open-government advocates hail improvement to public-records law” by Karen Lee Ziner in the Providence Journal.
June 26, 2012 •
Tuesday News Roundup
Campaign Finance, lobbying, redistricting
“Public stations may get OK for political ads” by David Bauder (Associated Press) in The Washington Times.
“After winning right to spend, political groups fight for secrecy” by Joseph Tanfani and Melanie Mason in the Los Angeles Times.
Alaska: “Federal government role in Alaska elections questioned” by Becky Bohrer in the Anchorage Daily News.
District of Columbia: “Embattled DC Mayor Gray to propose campaign finance reforms in bid to end ‘pay to play’” by Ben Nuckols (Associated Press) in The Washington Post.
Minnesota: “Lobbying is a big business in Minnesota” by Jennifer Brooks in the Star Tribune.
Minnesota: “High court ruling throws state campaign law into doubt” by Corey Mitchell in the Star Tribune.
Texas: “Cruz-Dewhurst battle pits D.C. and Austin lobbyists” by Priya Anand in the Houston Chronicle.
Vermont: “Vermont Officials Criticize Federal Ruling On Campaign Finance” by Bob Kinzel on Vermont Public Radio.
June 25, 2012 •
Lobbying News Roundup
Don’t miss the latest stories on lobbying!
“In case you missed it: ‘Capitol Assets’ highlights” by Ed O’Keefe in the Washington Post.
“Street Talk: Lobby Shop Ogilvy Now Faces Uncertain Future” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
Indiana: “Daniels unsure of lobbying as Purdue” by The Associated Press in the Evansville Courier & Press.
Minnesota: “Local government units spent $8.3M on legislative lobbying last year” by Brian Lambert on MinnPost.com.
South Carolina: “Ethics hearing for S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley to begin Thursday” by Andrew Shain in the Kansas City Star.
June 25, 2012 •
Monday Campaign Finance News
Start your week of right with these campaign finance news stories:
“State limits on corporation campaign contributions rejected by Supreme Court” by The Associated Press in the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
“Powerful congressman accused of campaign finance violations” by Scott Bronstein and Drew Griffin (CNN) in KTVQ.com.
Connecticut: “Malloy, legislature make last stab at campaign reform” by Mark Pazniokas in the CT Mirror.
Maryland: “Bartlett fined $5,000 by FEC for inaccurate campaign finance report filing” by The Associated Press in The Washington Post.
Massachusetts: “Massachusetts legislators calling for Constitutional Amendment to reverse Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision” by Michael Norton and Matt Murphy in MassLive.com.
New York: “With Cuomo, a New Group Will Push for Publicly Financed Elections” by Thomas Kaplan in The New York Times.
June 20, 2012 •
Wednesday Lobbying News
Don’t miss these recent articles:
“Dems won’t release jackabramoff.com” by John Bresnahan in Politico.
“Jack Abramoff Wants His Name Back from Democrats” by Eric Randall in The Atlantic.
“Lobby shop CEO to join RNC” by Anna Palmer in Politico.
“Leadership shake-up at Ogilvy Government Relations” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
Georgia: “Legislators push for lobbyist cap” by Stephen Abel in WALB News.
New York: “Groups seek probe of NY gov, business lobby link” by The Associated Press in CBS News.
Rhode Island: “Former R.I. House speaker earned at least $78,000 as a lobbyist in 2012” by Philip Marcelo in the Providence Journal.
June 19, 2012 •
The Ohio Society Summer Social is Coming
Tomorrow evening!
The Ohio Society Summer Social is tomorrow, June 20th from 6-8 pm at Tortilla Coast (Capitol Hill Location) 400 First Street SE, Washington, D.C.
State and Federal Communications is proud to be one of the sponsors of the event.
June 19, 2012 •
Tuesday News Roundup
Keep up with the latest campaign finance, ethics, and legislative news with the following articles:
Campaign Finance
“Campaign donations coming soon to Twitter” by Dave Levinthal in Politico.
“No action from U.S. Supreme Court on Montana campaign spending law” by Charles S. Johnson in the Missoulian.
“Will the Supreme Court Consider a Campaign Finance Mulligan?” by Alex Altman in Time.
“Texting: The New Way for Campaigns to Draw Contributions” by Kenneth P. Doyle in Bloomberg News.
Government Ethics
Louisiana: “Ethics bills: Jindal signs two, vetoes one” in the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Ohio: “Former state lawmaker sentenced to prison for bribery” by John Futty in the Columbus Dispatch.
State Legislatures
“State lawmakers short on experience” by Chuck Raasch in USA Today.
“Herbert calls special session to OK more liquor licenses, fixed funding” by Ed Gehrke in the Salt Lake Tribune.
“SC legislators return for special session” by The Associated Press in GoUpstate.com.
The Convention motto: Connect, Partner, Innovate
Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, is attending the BIO International Convention. This great event is being held from June 18-21, 2012 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Last night, State and Federal Communications was one of the sponsors to the Council of State Bio Associations dinner at Fenway Park. Enjoy some pictures from the event:
June 18, 2012 •
News from the Ethics Commissions
Take a look at these articles from four states:
Florida: “Ethics commission wants power to collect fines – and respect” by Aaron Deslatte in the Orlando Sentinel.
Georgia: “Former director, assistant file lawsuits against ethics commission” by Aaron Gould Sheinin and Chris Joyner in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Missouri: “Ethics Commission wants state ethics laws modernized” by Mike Lear in Missourinet.
South Carolina: “Haley ethics probe shines light on dark side of S.C. politics” by Gina Smith in The State.
June 18, 2012 •
Monday Campaign Finance and Lobbying News Summary
Start the week off right with these latest news items:
Campaign Finance
“‘Citizens United’ Case Gets Renewed Scrutiny” by David Welna on NPR.org.
“Post-Watergate campaign finance limits undercut by changes” by Dan Eggen in the Washington Post.
“Will Text-Message Fundraising Revolutionize the Political Cash Game?” by Alex Roarty in the Atlantic.
Connecticut: “Common Cause slams Malloy veto of campaign finance bill” by Mark Pazniokas in CTMirror.org.
Florida: “High school students create a super PAC” by Lane DeGregory in the Miami Herald.
Tennessee: “Many TN lawmakers have deeper pockets than challengers” by Elizabeth Bewly on WBIR.com.
Lobbying
“Does ALEC influence politics, laws?” by Dana Beyerle in the Tuscaloosa News.
Arkansas: “Ethics reform emerging in partisan politics” by Rob Moritz in Arkansas News.
Georgia: “Lobbyist fined for $17,000 European trip with Ralston” by Doug Richards in WXIA News.
Rhode Island: “Lawmakers Pocketed Thousands from Lobbyists in May” by Dan McGowan in GoLocalProv.
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