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Campaign contribution limits for individual and PAC donors in 2025 are raised from $6,400 to $6,800 per election. The State Board of Elections has calculated the new limit based on changes to the consumer price index. A notice of increase […]

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On December 19, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on public financing programs in selected states and localities. The report, required by the 2023 federal appropriations bill, attempts to describe several key characteristics of public campaign financing […]

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Lobbying and campaign finance thresholds increase January 1, 2025, to reflect changes in the consumer price index. The thresholds for lobbyist compensation and reimbursement increased from $1,870 to $1,930. Lobbyist expenditures increased from $940 to $970 per calendar quarter, not […]

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The Office of Secretary of State recently updated their list of 2024 election law changes. Changes include mandating all political committees other than candidate committees to file reports electronically as of November 27. Effective January 1, 2025, corporations and individuals […]

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The state Democratic Party filed suit against Gov. Kemp in federal court over a 2021 state law allowing candidates to accept unlimited contributions through leadership committees. Last Thursday, a federal judge ruled in favor of Gov. Kemp. U.S. District Judge […]

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit vacated a 2022 order from the lower court barring Indiana media company Sarkes Tarzian Inc. from contributing $10,000 to the Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund and granted the preliminary injunction […]

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Cleveland City Council passed an ordinance doubling campaign contribution limits for City Council candidates. Contribution limits to candidates for City Council increased from $1,500 to $3,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $6,000 for PACs in a calendar year. Emergency […]

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Q: My employer makes corporate contributions in California. We have not yet exceeded $10,000 in calendar year 2024. The primary election is in March, along with the general election in the fall. If we decide to make contributions, when do […]

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Campaign contribution limits increased in British Columbia, Canada, for 2024 to $1,450.82 for contributions to registered political parties, including their candidates, nomination contestants and registered constituency associations. Additionally, individuals can also contribute up to $1,450.82 to independent candidates and leadership […]

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The U.S. District Court granted a motion for a preliminary injunction in Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. Choi (0:23-cv-02015), preventing the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board from enforcing a bill restricting political activities by foreign-influenced corporations. House File […]

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The Commissioner of Political Practices published increases to the campaign contribution limits for the 2024-2025 election cycle. Individuals and PACs are able to contribute $1,120 per election to a candidate for governor and lieutenant governor; $790 per election to a […]

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The 93rd session of the Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die on May 22. Lawmakers passed House File 3, a bill restricting political activities by foreign influenced corporations, and requiring corporations making political contributions to file certifications. The bill requires any corporation […]

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April 29, 2019  •  

NYCU Video Digest – April 29, 20198

More ethics and campaign finance changes happening at the state level. Check out which states are making moves in today’s NYCU Video Digest!  

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April 29, 2019  •  

Washington Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

The Washington Legislature adjourned sine die April 28. During the 105-day legislative session, lawmakers passed House Bill 1195 amending the definitions of commercial advertiser and independent expenditure. House Bill 1195 requires independent expenditures to be reported electronically with the Public […]

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