September 13, 2021 •
Maine Ethics Commission Offers Training on New Campaign Finance Laws
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The Maine Ethics Commission announced it would hold a three-hour course covering recent changes to the law governing the registration and reporting requirements for political committees. The course will take place on October 18, both in-person and over Zoom, from […]
The Maine Ethics Commission announced it would hold a three-hour course covering recent changes to the law governing the registration and reporting requirements for political committees.
The course will take place on October 18, both in-person and over Zoom, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Registration for the course is available online and a recording of the training will be available on the commission’s YouTube channel.
September 10, 2021 •
Massachusetts Legislator Resigns
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Massachusetts State Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to become CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. His current term is set to expire on January 4, 2023. The governor is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant 1st […]
Massachusetts State Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to become CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.
His current term is set to expire on January 4, 2023.
The governor is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District seat.
September 8, 2021 •
Maine Special Election Called for November 2
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Maine Gov. Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced a special election to be held on November 2 for House District 86. The seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned in July to pursue an out-of-state career opportunity. […]
Maine Gov. Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced a special election to be held on November 2 for House District 86.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned in July to pursue an out-of-state career opportunity.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term that is set to expire December 6, 2022.
September 8, 2021 •
New Hampshire Special Election Called for December 7
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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu announced a special election to be held on December 7 to fill the vacant state representative seat for Rockingham County District 6. The seat was vacated when Rep. Anne Copp moved out of the district this […]
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu announced a special election to be held on December 7 to fill the vacant state representative seat for Rockingham County District 6.
The seat was vacated when Rep. Anne Copp moved out of the district this summer.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term that is set to expire on November 30, 2022.
September 1, 2021 •
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Issues Guidance on Lobbyist Equity Disclosure Requirement
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Pennsylvania lobbyists and lobbying firms are required to complete an annual equity disclosure report by October 7. This year’s report covers the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Subsequent annual reports will be due July 30 of […]
Pennsylvania lobbyists and lobbying firms are required to complete an annual equity disclosure report by October 7.
This year’s report covers the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
Subsequent annual reports will be due July 30 of each year.
Each report must include how much equity a lobbyist or lobbying firm holds or has held in an affiliated principal for whom that lobbyist or lobbying firm has lobbied during the reporting period.
The amount of equity held can be represented by a dollar amount or by a percentage.
The state broadly defines equity as ownership in interest in property, especially in a business.
September 1, 2021 •
New York Governor Calls Special Session
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called the state Legislature to reconvene today, September 1. The session’s primary order of business will be to extend the state’s eviction moratorium, but the meeting is also expected to address the open meetings […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called the state Legislature to reconvene today, September 1.
The session’s primary order of business will be to extend the state’s eviction moratorium, but the meeting is also expected to address the open meetings law, and issues related to legally producing and distributing cannabis.
August 30, 2021 •
Massachusetts Special Election Scheduled for November 30
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Massachusetts state officials scheduled a special election on November 30 for the state House seat in the 4th Essex District. The seat became vacant when Rep. Brad Mill resigned to accept an appointment to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. A primary […]
Massachusetts state officials scheduled a special election on November 30 for the state House seat in the 4th Essex District.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Brad Mill resigned to accept an appointment to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
A primary will be held on November 2.
August 23, 2021 •
Massachusetts Legislator Resigns
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Massachusetts State Rep. Brad Hill resigned to accept an appointment to the state’s Gaming Commission. His current term is set to expire on January 3, 2023. Gov. Baker is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant […]
Massachusetts State Rep. Brad Hill resigned to accept an appointment to the state’s Gaming Commission.
His current term is set to expire on January 3, 2023.
Gov. Baker is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant Essex 4th District seat.
August 23, 2021 •
Rhode Island Special Election Scheduled for November 2
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Rhode Island State officials scheduled a special election on November 2 for the state Senate seat in Providence District 3. The seat became vacant when Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned to accept a position as a senior adviser in the U.S. […]
Rhode Island State officials scheduled a special election on November 2 for the state Senate seat in Providence District 3.
The seat became vacant when Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned to accept a position as a senior adviser in the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau.
A primary will be held on October 5, if necessary.
August 10, 2021 •
New York Governor Cuomo Resigns
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation one week after the state Office of Attorney General released a report concluding he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women. The resignation will take effect in 14 days on August 24. Lt. Gov. Kathy […]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation one week after the state Office of Attorney General released a report concluding he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women.
The resignation will take effect in 14 days on August 24.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will serve as governor for the remainder of the term set to expire on January 1, 2023.
Hochul will be the first female governor of New York.
August 6, 2021 •
New Hampshire Increases Political Committee Contribution Limits, Registration, Reporting, and Itemization Thresholds
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Effective September 28, New Hampshire House Bill 263 increases contribution limits and reporting, registration, and itemization threshold amounts for political committees. The bill limits contributions to PACs to $10,000 and raises the registration and reporting threshold for those committees to […]
Effective September 28, New Hampshire House Bill 263 increases contribution limits and reporting, registration, and itemization threshold amounts for political committees.
The bill limits contributions to PACs to $10,000 and raises the registration and reporting threshold for those committees to $1,000 from $500.
Additionally, PACs will need to itemize expenditures and contributions of $50 or greater and provide more detailed information about contributors who give $200 or more, an increase from the current $25 and $100 thresholds.
August 2, 2021 •
Pennsylvania Sets Special Election for House District 164
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The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House announced a special election for House District 164 on November 2, the same day as the general election. The district seat became vacant when Rep. Margo Davidson resigned after being charged with theft and […]
The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House announced a special election for House District 164 on November 2, the same day as the general election.
The district seat became vacant when Rep. Margo Davidson resigned after being charged with theft and election code violations related to her improper use of state funds and improper campaign finance reporting.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of Davidson’s term ending November 30, 2022.
July 23, 2021 •
Pennsylvania State Representative Resigns after Theft Charges
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Pennsylvania State Rep. Margo Davidson resigned from her seat in House District 164 on July 22. This comes after she was charged with theft, solicitation to hinder apprehension, and election code violations related to her improper use of state funds […]
Pennsylvania State Rep. Margo Davidson resigned from her seat in House District 164 on July 22.
This comes after she was charged with theft, solicitation to hinder apprehension, and election code violations related to her improper use of state funds and improper campaign finance reporting.
House Speaker Bryan Cutler is expected to announce a special election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term ending November 30, 2022.
July 20, 2021 •
Maine Special Session Adjourned Sine Die
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The Maine State Legislature adjourned sine die July 19 after passing a bill to approve spending federal COVID-19 relief funds. Legislation passed during the special session, including measures related to lobbyist registration fees; changes in the use of PAC funds; […]
The Maine State Legislature adjourned sine die July 19 after passing a bill to approve spending federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Legislation passed during the special session, including measures related to lobbyist registration fees; changes in the use of PAC funds; and expanded regulations related to PAC reporting, registration, and exemptions will be effective October 18.
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