August 27, 2025 •
Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance
Ohio: “Charter Amendment Would Align Cincinnati Campaign Finance Reporting with State Rules” by Becca Costello for WVXU
Texas: “Texas House Panel Considers Bill Banning Lawmakers from Fundraising During Quorum Break” by Aarón Torres for Dallas Morning News
Ethics
National: “Trump Says He’s Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Opening New Front in Fight for Central Bank Control” by Christopher Rugaber and Will Weissert (Associated Press) for MSN
National: “Attorneys for Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Hit Back at ‘Unfounded’ Watchdog Probe” by Alexander Mallin (ABC News) for Yahoo News
Maryland: “Court Throws Out Lawsuit by Trump Administration Against All Maryland Federal Judges” by Lea Skene (Associated Press) for MSN
National: “State Lawmakers Reconsider Costs, Purpose of Serving After Minnesota Assassination” by Kevin Hardy (Stateline) for Yahoo News
Texas: “State Ag Employees Told Police They Were Wary of Sid Miller’s Political Consultant. Now He’s the Agency’s Chief of Staff.” by Kate McGee (Texas Tribune) for MSN
Redistricting
Utah: “Judge Rules Utah’s Congressional Map Must Be Redrawn for the 2026 Elections” by Hannah Schoenbaum (Associated Press) for MSN
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