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February 18, 2015  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying North Carolina: “NC Ethics Commission Says Sex between Lobbyists, Officials Isn’t Reportable” by Craig Jarvis for Raleigh News & Observer North Dakota: “North Dakota’s GOP Chairman Breaks Lobbying Rules” by Rob Port for Watchdog.org Texas: “Watson Wants More Disclosure […]

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Lobbying New Mexico: “Citizen Lobbyists Learn the Ropes” by Gwyneth Doland (New Mexico In Depth) for Las Cruces Sun-News North Carolina: “Charlotte Is Largest City with No Lobbying Disclosure” by Steve Harrison for Charlotte Observer Campaign Finance “Freshman Lawmaker Aims […]

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National: Big Business Crushed Ballot Measures in 2014 Center for Public Integrity – Liz Essley Whyte | Published: 2/5/2015 Business interests poured money into ballot question fights last year, largely to protect their own revenue, with overwhelmingly positive results. More than […]

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The Campaign Finance Commission has again posted notice of intent to amend, add, and repeal rules relating to lobbying and campaign reporting. Most of the changes were originally considered by the commission in the Fall of 2014. The amendments are […]

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February 12, 2015  •  

Thursday News Roundup

Lobbying New Mexico: “Lobbyist Disclosure Bill Hits Snag in House Committee” by Steve Terrell (Santa Fe New Mexican) for Las Cruces Sun-News Campaign Finance Arizona: “State Office Working to Close Campaign Finance Loophole” by Howard Fischer (Capitol Media Services) for […]

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Prompted by Secretary of State Kate Brown, a bill in the Oregon Senate would impose campaign contribution limits in a state where contributions are currently unlimited. Senate Bill 75, now in committee, sets the individual and entity contribution limit at […]

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February 11, 2015  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying California: “Legal Clinic Immerses Aspiring Lawyers in the Political Process” by Maura Dolan for Los Angeles Times Florida: “Mayor’s Ball Draws Influential Donors” by Andy Reid for South Florida Sun Sentinel Missouri: “Ethics Bills Move Ahead in Senate, House […]

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Lobbying Hawaii: “Hawaii Lobbyists Fined for Failing to Register with State Ethics Commission” by The Associated Press for Greenfield Daily Reporter Minnesota: “Tomassoni Quits Range Job, Citing ‘Distractions’” by Don Davis for Duluth News Tribune Texas: “State Law Allows for […]

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On February 11, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) will hold a public hearing regarding proposed rules in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in McCutcheon v. FEC. More than 30 witnesses have been scheduled to testify, including James Bopp, […]

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February 9, 2015  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying New Mexico: “GOP Leaders Says Former Speaker Gave Office Space to Lobbyist” by Patrick Malone (Santa Fe New Mexican) for Las Cruces Sun-News Campaign Finance “Helena-Based Campaign Finance-Tracking Group Gets Prestigious $1M Grant” in The Missoulian “Big Business Crushed […]

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U.S. District Court Judge Charles Clevert ruled several portions of Wisconsin’s campaign finance laws unconstitutional. The court permanently enjoined the state from enforcing campaign finance laws against groups discussing candidates. Those laws, however, continue to be enforceable against express advocacy. […]

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National: National Donors Pick Winners in State Elections Center for Public Integrity – Ben Weider | Published: 1/28/2015 National political organizations, such as the Republican Governors Association, gave significantly more money than political parties, unions, corporations, or wealthy individuals to influence […]

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Rob McCord, Pennsylvania’s state treasurer, has resigned amid a federal investigation. After serving for six years in the elected position, McCord announced plans to plead guilty to charges of using his office to threaten potential campaign donors hoping to continue […]

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February 5, 2015  •  

Thursday News Roundup

Lobbying “Top Frankfort Lobbyists Make Big Money … VERY Big” by Tom Loftus for Louisville Courier-Journal Missouri: “Ethics Amendment Sponsor Sees Little Chance for Effective Action by Lawmakers” by Rudi Keller for Columbia Daily Tribune Campaign Finance “Capitalizing on a […]

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