Lobbying

“A record year for lobbying industry” by Michael Shaw in the Sacramento Business Journal.

“Lobbying Money Hits New Record” by Jenny O’Mara on KBPS.org.

Campaign finance

“Michigan Democrats are taking 1st shot at corporate funding with proposed ethics, campaign finance reform” by Rob South in Michigan Live.

Gov 2.0 and Social Media

“Consumers Turn to Social Media for Presidential Campaign Info” in yesterday’s eMarketer.

“New York City Readies for a Website Overhaul” by Sarah Rich in Government Technology.

Redistricting

Iowa – “5 Iowa legislators resign following redistricting” by The Associated Press in the Muscatine Journal.

Massachusetts – “In redistricting’s wake, Rep. Paul Adams opts to run for state Senate” by Matt Murphy in the Boston Herald.

Ohio – “Only 3 of 16 districts competitive in new map” by William Hershey in the Dayton Daily News.

Pennsylvania – “Targeted lawmakers stuck in ‘political limbo’” by Rachel Weaver in today’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.