February 6, 2025 •
Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance
Mississippi: “MS Senate, House Advance Election, Campaign Finance Reforms by Deadline. See What Happened” by Grant McLaughlin (Jackson Clarion Ledger) for MSN
National: “Greenland Bans Foreign Political Funding as Trump Seeks Control” by Kelsey Ables (Washington Post) for MSN
Elections
Wisconsin: “Altered Image of Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate in New Ad Raises Ethics Concerns” by Scott Bauer (Associated Press) for MSN
Ethics
California: “Newsom Weakens Financial Disclosure Requirements for LA Officials as Relief Pours In” by Kenneth Schrupp (The Center Square) for MSN
California: “Oakland’s Tiny Government Watchdog Sparked an FBI Investigation. Why Is It Neglected?” by Eli Wolfe (Oaklandside) for MSN
National: “Elon Musk Shielded by Ethics Loophole as Trump ‘Special Government Employee'” by Haisten Willis (Washington Examiner) for MSN
Illinois: “Mayor Johnson Outlines New Gift Policy After Critical Report from Inspector General” by Fran Spielman for WBEZ
Lobbying
Maine: “Maine Approves Rules to Restrict Utilities’ Lobbying, Prevent Costs from Being Passed to Customers” by Stephen Singer (Portland Press Herald) for Yahoo News
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