March 10, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Roscoe Bartlett, defense lobbyist” by Austin Wright in Politico. “Lobbying Firm Patton Boggs Fights for Itself” by Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Williamson in The Wall Street Journal. Canada: “Lawmakers top lobbyists in annual hockey game” by JulieAnn McKellogg and […]
Lobbying
“Roscoe Bartlett, defense lobbyist” by Austin Wright in Politico.
“Lobbying Firm Patton Boggs Fights for Itself” by Jennifer Smith and Elizabeth Williamson in The Wall Street Journal.
Canada: “Lawmakers top lobbyists in annual hockey game” by JulieAnn McKellogg and Emily Heil in The Washington Post.
New Jersey: “Hospitals were top spenders on lobbying in 2013, report says” by Susan K. Livio in The Star-Ledger.
Wyoming: “Editorial board: Wyoming lobbyists laws too weak, unenforced” in the Casper Star-Tribune.
Campaign Finance
“Comcast spreads cash wide on Capitol Hill” by Tony Romm in Politico.
Illinois: “Lawsuit challenging campaign financing limits won’t affect 2014” by Kurt Erikson in the Herald & Review.
Iowa: “Is anonymous donating the next big thing in Iowa politics?” by Mike Wiser in the Globe Gazette.
Louisiana: “Campaign finance bills filed for legislative session that begins March 10: List” by Dan Swenson in The Times-Picayune.
North Carolina: “Dark money comes to light” by Mark Binker in WRAL News.
Utah: “Senate panel endorses campaign finance reform bills” by Dennis Romboy in the Deseret News.
Ethics
California: “California Legislature considers ethics reform bills” by Patrick McGreevy in the Los Angeles Times.
New York: “Assemb. William Boyland guilty on all counts” by John Riley and Anthony M. Destefano in Newsday.
South Carolina: “Book’s sale at park shops needles Sheheen campaign” by Rudolph Bell in The Greenville News.
West Virginia: “Bill would change ethics commission” by Phil Kabler in the Charleston Gazette.
Wisconsin: “Controversial election bills find little support in state Senate” by Matthew DaFour in the Wisconsin State Journal.
Legislative Sessions
Virginia: “Bills of note that passed in the 2014 General Assembly session” by The Associated Press in The Loudoun Times.
Government Tech and Social Media
Minnesota: “Minnesota Announces Civic Tech Legislation” by Sam Roudman in TechPresident.
West Virginia: “Onlookers often rely on social media for session updates” by Mandi Cardosi in The State Journal.
January 13, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Loopholes Give Free Overseas Travel to Lobbyists and Members of Congress” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine. “Lobbyists poised for more profit declines, but also finding ways to keep business flowing” by Holly Yeager in The Washington […]
Lobbying
“Loopholes Give Free Overseas Travel to Lobbyists and Members of Congress” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
“Lobbyists poised for more profit declines, but also finding ways to keep business flowing” by Holly Yeager in The Washington Post.
“Lobbyists Are Making a Political Comeback” by Alex Roarty in National Journal.
“French Firm Acquires Famous DC Lobbying House” by Tess VendenDolder in In the Capital.
“Ex-lawmaker Charlie Bass joins law, lobby firm” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
Alabama: “A National Strategy Funds State Political Monopolies” by Nicholas Confessore in The New York Times.
Arizona: “Campaign finance, photo radar, vouchers on agenda” by Howard Fischer in the Arizona Daily Sun.
Vermont: “Senate to tackle campaign finance bill” by Neal P. Goswami in the Rutland Herald.
Wisconsin: “Wisconsin’s not-so-super Super PACs” by Jack Craver in The Capital Times.
Ethics
“House of Representatives Improves Disclosure of Stock Trades” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call.
“Lieutenant Governors Make Headlines — For All The Wrong Reasons” by Alan Greenblatt on NPR.
Arkansas: “Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr to step down over campaign violations” in United Press International.
Kansas: “Kan. House speaker names ethics commission member” by The Associated Press in The Washington Times.
South Carolina: “AG: Decision on Haley trip up to ethics commission” by Seanna Adcox in the Greenville News.
Election Law
Rhode Island: “Ruling on R.I. campaign literature law raises constitutional questions” by Katie Mulvaney in the Providence Journal.
Congress
“Beware: More congressional rancor ahead” by Burgess Everett in Politico.
“Lawmakers Will Tackle Packed Agenda Before Recess” by Meredith Shiner in Roll Call.
From the State Legislatures
“By week’s end, half the states will have begun their 2014 sessions” by Niraj Chokshi in The Washington Post.
Arizona: “Gov. Jan Brewer lays out agenda for lawmakers” by Bob Christie in the Arizona Daily Star.
Arizona: “AZ Chamber wants law to limit legislative session” by Howard Fischer in the Arizona Daily Star.
Iowa: “2014 Iowa Legislature: Lighter business agenda planned” by Matthew Patane in the Des Moines Register.
Kansas: “Issues that will dominate the 2014 legislative session” by Scott Rothschild in the Lawrence Journal-World.
Maryland: “With session’s start, Annapolis again at center of state government, politics” by Pamela Wood in The Baltimore Sun.
Oregon: “Legislative hearings prepare for 2014 session” by Anna Staver in the Statesman Journal.
Government Tech and Social Media
“6 Cool Apps From Uncle Sam” by Elena Malykhina in Information Week Government.
January 9, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “K Street pushes to shape $1T omnibus spending legislation” by Bernie Becker and Kevin Bogardus in The Hill. “Chamber chief promises midterm blitz” by Ben Goad and Kevin Bogardus in The Hill. “GOP leadership […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“K Street pushes to shape $1T omnibus spending legislation” by Bernie Becker and Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
“Chamber chief promises midterm blitz” by Ben Goad and Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
“GOP leadership aide heads to K Street” by Peter Schroeder in The Hill.
“Yelp seeks DC clout after rapid rise” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Kauai County, Hawaii: “Lobbying bill gets green light” by Darin Moriki in The Garden Island.
Maryland: “Report: Top Md. Lobbyists Bring In More Than $37M” by The Associated Press in CBS Baltimore News.
Campaign Finance
Colorado: “Colorado GOP wants to skirt campaign contribution limits” by Reid Wilson in The Washington Post.
Missouri: “Court To Hear Challenge To Campaign Finance Limits” by Rachel Lippmann in St. Louis Public Radio.
Vermont: “Vt. lawmakers reach deal on campaign finance reform” on WCAX News.
Ethics
Arkansas: “Plenty of unknowns in how to impeach Ark. lt. gov.” by Andrew DeMillo (Associated Press) in the San Jose Mercury News.
California: “FPPC heads to court over money laundering allegations against Roger Hernandez” by Rebecca Kimitch in the Daily Bulletin.
Florida: “Palm Beach County Ethics Commission slowdown raises questions” by Andy Reid in the Sun Sentinel.
New York: “Ethics reformers call on Cuomo to use ʹmaximum leverageʹ” by Jessica Alaimo in Capital New York.
Virginia: “Virginia Governor Apologizes for Scandal During His Final State of the State” by Olympia Meola in Governing.
From the State Legislatures
Iowa: “Governor, lawmakers set modest goals for 2014” by Catherine Lucey in the Quad-City Times.
Maine: “ʹLow expectationsʹ for legislative session as election-year politics loom” by Christopher Cousins in the Bangor Daily News.
Missouri: “5 things to know about Missouri’s legislative session” by Chris Blank (Associated Press) in the Missourian.
January 7, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. “Snapchat hires lobbyists for the first time” by Kate Tummarello in The Hill. Washington: “Bill would make it easier to track lobbyist giving” by Ralph Schwartz in the Bellingham Herald. Campaign Finance “Caution – […]
Lobbying
“Bottom Line” in The Hill.
“Snapchat hires lobbyists for the first time” by Kate Tummarello in The Hill.
Washington: “Bill would make it easier to track lobbyist giving” by Ralph Schwartz in the Bellingham Herald.
Campaign Finance
“Caution – Creative Campaign Bookkeeping in Progress” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
Arizona: “Lawmaker wants voters to repeal public campaign funding” by Howard Fischer in the Arizona Daily Star.
Colorado: “Colorado GOP looks to establish expenditure committee free of limits” by Kurtis Lee in the Denver Post.
Minnesota: “Minn. campaign board taking new look at Senate DFL” by The Associated Press in the Sun Herald.
Ethics
California: “California campaign ethics watchdog marks record year” by Christopher Cadelago in the Sacramento Bee.
Hawaii: “A New Era in Ethics in Honolulu? Time Will Tell” by Nick Grube in the Honolulu Civil Beat.
Missouri: “Rowden bill would limit lobbyist gifts to legislators” by Rudi Keller in the Columbia Daily Tribune.
Virginia: “Va. House members broker ethics reform deal” by Julian Walker in The Virginian-Pilot.
Virginia: “Virginia lawmakers detail ethics reform plans” by Rachel Weiner in The Washington Post.
Elections
Arkansas: “Early voting to begin in special election for state Senate seat” in the Arkansas News Bureau.
State Legislatures
California: “California 2014 legislative session kicks off with new faces, old scandal” by Jeremy B. White and Laurel Rosenhall in the Sacramento Bee.
January 6, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Lobbyists cash in on do-nothing Congress” by Anna Palmer and Byron Tau in Politico. “9 websites you use regularly that are lobbying Congress” by Amber Phillips in the San Jose Mercury News. “Yelp Inc. Registers For Lobbying and Forms […]
Lobbying
“Lobbyists cash in on do-nothing Congress” by Anna Palmer and Byron Tau in Politico.
“9 websites you use regularly that are lobbying Congress” by Amber Phillips in the San Jose Mercury News.
“Yelp Inc. Registers For Lobbying and Forms PAC” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
Idaho: “Business lobbyists ready legislative wish lists” by Zach Kyle in the Idaho Statesman.
Washington: “Lobbyist freebies on legislative agenda” by Brad Shannon in The Olympian.
Campaign Finance
“Congressman Accepts Bitcoins While FEC Doesnʹt” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
“New Super PAC Registers With Bitcoin Receiving Addresses” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
Arkansas: “Ethics chief says Darr skipped campaign finance training” by John Lyon in KATV News.
Ethics
Missouri: “Missouri’s no-limit legislature stokes debate over ethics reform” by Jason Hancock in the Kansas City Star.
North Carolina: “Ethics Commission appointments made” by Craig Jarvis in the News & Observer.
Wyoming: “Conservative Wyoming group battles Federal Election Commission over election law” by Kyle Roerink in the Casper Star-Tribune.
Congress
“3 Reasons Congressʹ Year Might Start Unexpectedly Strong” by David Hawkings in Roll Call.
In the State Legislatures
“Nearly 2,400 state lawmakers return to work this week” by Niraj Cokshi in The Washington Post.
“Interactive: State of the States 2014” by Melissa Maynard in Governing.
“Governors, Lawmakers Return to Capitols With an Eye on November” by Daniel C. Vock in Governing.
Indiana: “State lawmakers face packed agenda” by Dan Carden in Northwest Indiana Times.
Iowa: “Iowa Legislature’s 2014 session to be shaped by epic political year” by Jason Noble and William Petroski in the Des Moines Register.
Kentucky: “Kentucky legislative session comes with political, fiscal shackles” by Tom Loftus in the Courier Journal.
Maryland: “Md. legislative session overshadowed by election year politics” by John Wagner in The Washington Post.
Mississippi: “What do lawmakers see as top issues for 2014 session?” by Ed Kemp in the Hattiesburg American.
Mississipi: “Analysis: US Senate race will impact Miss. Session” by Emily Wagster Pettus (Associated Press) in the Hattiesburg American.
Missouri: “Mid-Missouri legislators preparing for new session” by Bob Watson in the News Tribune.
North Carolina: “Lawmakers ponder how to fill midterm N.C., U.S. legislative openings” by Gary D. Robertson in the Charlotte Observer.
Rhode Island: “R.I. General Assembly: A look ahead at the key issues of 2014” by Katherine Gregg, Philip Marcelo, and Randal Edgar in the Providence Journal.
South Carolina: “SC politicsʹ welcome back starts this week” by Andrew Shain in The State.
Government Tech and Social Media
Rhode Island: “Political Scene: High tech comes to R.I. General Assembly” by Philip Marcelo, Katherine Gregg and Randal Edgar in the Providence Journal.
Washington: “Access Washington Website Dealing With Outages” in Government Technology.
January 2, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Lobbying Follows Political Activity Into Dark Money” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine. “K Street Review: Some Trends In the World of Lobbying For 2013” by Tess Venden Dolder in Streetwise’s InTheCapital. “Influential Boeing lobbyist Coffey dies […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying Follows Political Activity Into Dark Money” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
“K Street Review: Some Trends In the World of Lobbying For 2013” by Tess Venden Dolder in Streetwise’s InTheCapital.
“Influential Boeing lobbyist Coffey dies at 86” by The Associated Press in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Campaign Finance
California: “Former California lawmaker pays state fine, closes committee” in The Sacramento Bee.
Delaware: “Investigation into campaign finance abuse in Delaware may not lead to new laws” by Sean Carlson in WDDE News.
Maine: “Cutler says he wonʹt take PAC money for 2014 race, will run ʹunboughtʹ” by Christopher Cousins in the Bangor Daily News.
Massachusetts: “Coakley moves to fix lingering campaign finance problems” by Frank Phillips in the Boston Globe.
Michigan: “Critics knock Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder for reversal on ʹissue adʹ donor transparency” by Jonathan Oosting in Michigan Live.
Missouri: “Well known political contributor makes large year-end donation” by The Associated Press in KRCG News.
New York: “NYC commissioner of investigation to head Campaign Finance Board” by The Associated Press in The Republic.
North Carolina: “New N.C. campaign finance laws raise limits, soften disclosure” in the News & Record.
Wisconsin: “Campaign finance bill stalls in Senate” by Bob Hague in the Wisconsin Radio Network.
Ethics
Arkansas: “Arkansas Ethics Commission proposes fines, letters of warning and caution to ex-lawmaker” by The Associated Press in The Tribune.
“Arkansas governor asks lieutenant governor to quit over ethics case” by Chuck Bartels (Associated Press) in the Deseret News.
“Lieutenant governor refuses call to resign over ethics flap” in The Columbus Dispatch.
Georgia: “Georgia ethics commission corrects mistake” by Mark Rice in the Ledger-Enquirer.
South Carolina: “State, legislative ethics panels owed money; House committee may pursue fines in court” by Seanna Adcox (Associated Press) in The Republic.
West Virginia: “Beckley mayor leaving office after ethics probe” by Jennifer Smith in the West Virginia Metro News.
In the Legislatures
“The Top 10 Legislative Issues to Watch in 2014” by Chris Kardish, J.B. Wogan, Mike Maciag, Liz Farmer, and Ryan Holeywell in Governing.
“12 State Legislators to Watch in 2014” by Louis Jacobson in Governing.
Elections
“GOP Crafts New Rules To Shorten 2016 Primary Season” by S.V. Dáte on NPR.
Alaska: “Handful of new Alaska laws take effect in new year” by Becky Bohrer in the Anchorage Daily News.
Massachusetts: “Dates set for 2 Mass. House elections” by The Associated Press in The Boston Herald.
Government Tech and Social Media
“Congress wishes Twitter a happy New Year” by Tal Kopan in Politico.
“The Top 5 Government Tech Stories of 2013” by Joseph Marks in NextGov.
“Coming in 2014: Facebook Across Government” by Joseph Marks in NextGov.
December 24, 2013 •
Happy Holidays!
We have many things for which we are thankful at State and Federal Communications. Before the day gets away from us, we would like to thank you for following Lobby Comply Blog. We have had a great year and look […]
We have many things for which we are thankful at State and Federal Communications. Before the day gets away from us, we would like to thank you for following Lobby Comply Blog.
We have had a great year and look forward to giving our very best service to our clients in 2014. Health and happiness to you and to your families. From all of us at State and Federal Communications, we wish you Happy Holidays!
December 24, 2013 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Bank lobby threatens ‘Volcker Rule’ suit” by Peter Schroeder in The Hill. Campaign Finance “Republican National Committee Pays Santa for Travel” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call. “Retiring Members of Congress Hold Over $13 Million in Campaign Accounts” by […]
Lobbying
“Bank lobby threatens ‘Volcker Rule’ suit” by Peter Schroeder in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
“Republican National Committee Pays Santa for Travel” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call.
“Retiring Members of Congress Hold Over $13 Million in Campaign Accounts” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
Montana: “Judge strikes part of campaign finance initiative” by Matthew Brown (Associated Press) in the Miami Herald.
Texas: “For Candidates, the End of the Year is a Deadline” by Ross Ramsey in The Texas Tribune.
Ethics
Michigan: “Former Michigan lawmaker pleads no contest in ponzi scam that defrauded elderly” by Kathleen Gray in the Lansing State Journal.
Ohio: “Former Ohio deputy treasurer pleads guilty to corruption charges” by Kim Palmer in the Chicago Tribune.
Congress
“The Best (or Worst) of Congress in 2013 (Video)” by JM Rieger in Roll Call.
“The 7 Most Important Things Congress Did in 2013 (and the Top 25 Things It Didn’t)” by David Hawkings in Roll Call.
Government Tech and Social Media
“How Social Media Changed in 2013” by Mike Allen in Politico Playbook.
“Federal Agencies Must Rethink Digital Strategies” by Tom Greiner in Information Week.
“New Santa Fe City Website Comes With Hefty Price Tag” by Kiera Hay in Government Technology.
October 31, 2013 •
Thursday News Roundup
Here are some great articles for today’s government relations news summary:
Lobbying
“Spending on Lobbying Keeps Slipping” by Russ Choma in the Center for Responsive Politics’ OpenSecrets.org.
“Surging cellphone industry shops for a new lobby chief” by Brendan Sasso and Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
New Mexico: “Report examines NM lobbyists’ largesse” by Deborah Baker in the Albuquerque Journal.
Tennessee: “Tennessee Railroads names top lobbyist” by Lori Becker in the Nashville Business Journal.
Campaign Finance
“Do Rich Donors Really Buy Elections? These Stunning Maps Say It All” by Raphaella Baek in PolicyMic.
New Jersey: “Record Spending in New Jersey Elections” by Heather Haddon in The Wall Street Journal.
Texas: “Complete campaign finance totals for 2013 Houston races” in the Houston Chronicle.
Ethics
New York: “NY corruption commission subpoenas Senate Republican campaign committee records” by The Associated Press in the Post-Standard.
Tech and Social Media
Alaska: “Alaska lawmakers OK Facebook access for gov’t work” by Becker Bohrer (Associated Press) in the Anchorage Daily News.
October 30, 2013 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Here is our roundup of the latest articles on lobbying, campaign finance, ethics, and more!
Lobbying
“Top Lobbyists 2013” in The Hill.
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“K Street sees tax reform slowly dying” by Bernie Becker in The Hill.
Iowa: “Lobbying rules reviewed for former governor’s aide” by The Associated Press in the Omaha World Herald.
Campaign Finance
“SEC Poised to Improve Political Spending Transparency” by Lisa Rosenberg in the Sunlight Foundation Blog.
Nevada: “Sandoval pulls plug on perks for campaign donations” by Sandra Chereb, Associated Press in the Las Vegas Sun.
New York: “Four lobbying groups seek donor exemption from NY ethics board” by Jon Campbell in the Democrat & Chronicle.
Washington: “Seattle Chamber broke campaign finance rules to aid Murray PAC” by Russ Walker on KING5.com.
Ethics
New York: “Source: Commissioner quits NY ethics board” by Michael Gormley (Associated Press) in the Auburn Citizen.
Oklahoma: “Former Oklahoma Rep. Randy Terrill found guilty of political bribery charge” by Nolan Clay in The Oklahoman.
Tech and Social Media
“Slideshow: How Governments Are Using Instagram” in Governing.
October 29, 2013 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Keep up with the latest government relations news with these articles:
Lobbying
“K Street king mulls ‘going global’” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
“From Cantor to K Street” by Eric Wasson in The Hill.
“Bring in the clowns: Lobby groups try fun and games” by Emily Goodin in The Hill.
Canada: “Lobbying watchdog hands down first ever suspension” by Kady O’Malley in CBC News.
New Mexico: “Report compares votes, industry lobbying figures” by Steve Terrell in The Santa Fe New Mexican.
North Carolina: “Longtime lobbyists start new ventures” by Laura Leslie in WRAL.
Texas: “Ethics commission to hold confidential hearing on lobbyists” by Ross Ramsey in the Lubbock Avalanche Journal.
Campaign Finance
District of Columbia: “Ending pay-to-play in D.C.” editorial in The Washington Post.
New York: “Moreland Commission targets campaign-finance law enforcement” by Paul LaRocco in Newsday.
Pennsylvania: “Harrisburg mayoral candidates skirt campaign finance rules” by Emily Previti in The Patriot-News.
Ethics
“Federal Election Commission Returns to Full Membership” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call.
“Ex-U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi gets 3-year prison term” by The Associated Press in Politico.
New Hampshire: “N.H. ethics panel opens investigation into Sen. Peter Bragdon’s hiring by LGC” by Ben Leubsdorf in the Concord Monitor.
Tech and Social Media
“Why States Need Social Media Policies” by Melissa Maynard in Stateline.
October 28, 2013 •
Monday News Roundup
Let’s start off the week with these lobbying, campaign finance, and ethics news articles:
Lobbying
“Exclusive: Washington lobbying law firm in merger talks – sources” by Casey Sullivan in Reuters.
Nevada: “Public policy maker or private lobbyist? 10 state officials play dual roles” by Andrew Doughman in the Las Vegas Sun.
Campaign Finance
Delaware: “Delaware Faces Lawsuit Over Campaign Finance Law That Targets Political Speech” by Ed Krayewski in Reason.com.
Michigan: “Michigan investigating Bernero, aides after campaign finance complaint” by Kristen M. Daum in the Detroit Free Press.
Nevada: “Sandoval campaign offers perks for cash” by Sandra Chereb (Associated Press) in the Miami Herald.
New Jersey: “Special interest groups exert growing influence in N.J. campaigns” by Matt Friedman in The Star-Ledger.
New York: “State limit on donations in doubt” by Rick Karlin in the Times Union.
Wisconsin: “Wisconsin lawmakers rake in special interest money” by Donovan Slack in the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Ethics
California: “Settlement is last hurrah for campaign finance watchdog Ann Ravel” by Chris Megerian in the Los Angeles Times.
California: “Calif., PACs reach $1M campaign-finance settlement” by The Associated Press in the Las Vegas Sun.
California: “L.A. moves to boost limits on gifts to lawmakers” by David Zahniser in the Los Angeles Times.
Florida: “Ethics Commission wants more time for Fresen case” by James Call in the Florida Current.
Georgia: “Jordan to join Ga. ethics commission” by Christina Cassidy (Associated Press) I the Athens Banner-Herald.
Iowa: “Iowa Senate ethics rule protects the ‘first-in-the-nation’ franchise” by James Q. Lynch in the Sioux City Journal.
New York: “Job interview raises ethical questions” by James M. Odato in the Times Union.
Oklahoma: “Jurors at political bribery trial see negative side of Oklahoma Legislature” by Nolan Clay in The Oklahoman.
Texas: “Regulating Campaigns and Lobbying, Seen and Unseen” by Ross Ramsey in the Texas Tribune.
Elections
“2013 Legislative Elections: Fierce but Few” by Daniel C. Vock in Stateline.
From the State Legislatures
Hawaii: “Hawaii lawmakers to hold special session to consider gay marriage” by Malia Mattoch and Suzanne Roig in Reuters.
Montana: “Montana legislators debate rolling back term limits” by Reid Wilson in The Washington Post.
October 25, 2013 •
Making a Difference in Summit County
Summit County Social Services Advisory Board hosts its annual forum
Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of State and Federal Communications, was the emcee at the Summit County Social Services Advisory Board Making a Difference Human Services Forum and Awards Presentation today. Bartz is a member of the Summit County Social Services Advisory Board and a Co-Chair of its Budget and Levy Committee.
The subject of the forum was “A Network of Safety – Partners You Don’t Know, Partners You Don’t Expect” and the panelists were Captain Sylvia Trundle of the Akron Police Department, Dr. Michael Holder of the Austen BioInnovation Institute, and SA Kenneth Westak, Jr. of the FBI Cleveland.
October 24, 2013 •
Thursday News Roundup
Here are some great articles for today’s government relations news summary:
Lobbying
“Lobbyists shift strategy amid gridlocked Congress” by Catherine Ho in The Washington Post.
“GOP hardliners reach out to K Street” by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in Politico.
“Primary challenges would require shift from Chamber of Commerce” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
“Grocery Manufacturers Assn. Discloses Federal and Washington State Lobbying” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call’s Political MoneyLine.
“Lobbying Heats Up Before Farm Talks” by Ron Nixon in The New York Times.
Campaign Finance
“Political influence by county: A new way to look at campaign finance data” by Ryan Sibley and Bob Lannon and Ben Chartoff in the Sunlight Foundation Blog.
California: “California’s political watchdog settles with shadowy Arizona group criticized for not disclosing donors” by Jessica Calefati in the San Jose Mercury-News.
California: “Political watchdog to levy $1-million fine on out-of-state groups” by Chris Megerian and Anthony York in the Los Angeles Times.
Connecticut: “Reporters grill Malloy on fundraisers” by Ken Dixon in the Connecticut Post.
District of Columbia: “McDuffie’s Campaign Finance Reform Bill Isn’t Strong Enough, Says Wells” by Matt Cohen in dcist.com.
New York: “Ex-Liu campaign treasurer appeals conviction in NY” by Larry Neumeister in the Post-Star.
Wisconsin: “Wisconsin lawmakers rake in special interest money” by Donovan Slack in the Fond du Lac Reporter.
Ethics
Iowa: “Three words make big difference in Iowa legislative ethics rules” by James Q. Lynch in the Sioux City Journal.
State Legislatures
Montana lawmaker term limits: “Montana lawmakers seek to strengthen Legislature” by The Associated Press in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle.
Tech and Social Media
“Change.org Enables Elected Leaders To Respond To Petitions” by Sarah Lai Stirland in TechPresident.
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