October 15, 2014 •
Marion Superior Judge Selection Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge in Indianapolis ruled the statute delineating how Marion Superior judges are elected is unconstitutional. The election of Marion Superior judges is unique, as Republican and Democratic parties may nominate up to half of the open positions. Furthermore, […]
A federal judge in Indianapolis ruled the statute delineating how Marion Superior judges are elected is unconstitutional. The election of Marion Superior judges is unique, as Republican and Democratic parties may nominate up to half of the open positions.
Furthermore, once a judge wins in the primary, he or she will automatically be elected in the general because there are as many candidates as there are open seats. Because primaries are restricted to the two major parties, only those eligible to vote in the primary elections are able to cast meaningful votes for the open judgeships, and those who do not declare a party have no say in the election of the judges.
The court found the statute severely burdens the right to vote. The ruling is stayed and will not affect next month’s election.
October 15, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Will All the GOP Lobbyists Please Stand Up?” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call. Alabama: “Powerful Alabama teacher lobbyist Paul Hubbert dies” by The Associated Press in The News Courier. Campaign Finance “Goldwater would […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Will All the GOP Lobbyists Please Stand Up?” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
Alabama: “Powerful Alabama teacher lobbyist Paul Hubbert dies” by The Associated Press in The News Courier.
Campaign Finance
“Goldwater would have hated ‘Citizens United’” opinion piece by Ron Fein in The Washington Post.
“Renewal of the establishment, fueled by money” by Heath Brown in The Hill.
Colorado: “Citizens United can make movie without disclosing donors, court says” by Joey Bunch in the Denver Post.
Kentucky: “Pro-Grimes super PAC money also from out-of-state” by Tom Loftus in The Courier-Journal.
Maine: “State senator from Sanford used PAC money to pay himself and family $17,000” by Naomi Schalit in the Portland Press Herald.
Ethics
“FEC Rulemakings Roil Agency, Critics | Rules of the Game” by Eliza Newlin Carney in Roll Call.
Michigan: “Terri Lynn Land held state meetings at family business” by John Bresnahan in Politico.
Missouri: “Ethics complaint filed over lobbyist gifts to Missouri lawmakers” by Jason Hancock in the Kansas City Star.
North Carolina: “Former Charlotte Mayor Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Prison” by Michael Gordon in Governing.
Washington: “No more free lunch: Washington sets limits on how often lobbyists can ply lawmakers” by Reid Wilson in The Washington Post.
Congress
“Laws plummet in post-earmark era” by Niki Papadogiannakis in The Hill.
Elections
“Four Republicans look to make comebacks” by Cristina Marcos in The Hill.
Colorado: “As Midterms Approach, Colorado Stands Out in Expanding Access” by Jonathan Brater in the Brennan Center for Justice Blog.
Tech and Social Media
“Twitter’s Most Popular Congressional Staffer Gets New Title” by Niels Lesniewski in Roll Call.
October 14, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying UK: “Charities must record when employees use Twitter to campaign, Electoral Commission says” by Emily Corfe in Civil Society. Campaign Finance “Campaign Finance 40 Years Later” in The New York Times’ Room for Debate. “Koch donors uncloaked” by Kenneth […]
Lobbying
UK: “Charities must record when employees use Twitter to campaign, Electoral Commission says” by Emily Corfe in Civil Society.
Campaign Finance
“Campaign Finance 40 Years Later” in The New York Times’ Room for Debate.
“Koch donors uncloaked” by Kenneth P. Vogel and Mike Allen in Politico.
New Mexico: “Once again, it’s campaign finance day (officially at least)” by Steve Terrell in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Ethics
Nevada: “Nevada gov’t ethics commission seeks new policies” by Emerson Marcus in the Reno Gazette-Journal.
New York: “Wrapped up in gift rules” by James M. Odato in the Times Union.
Ohio: “State ethics watchdog tracks 1,600 lobbyists’ activity and spending” by TC Brown in Columbus CEO.
Oregon: “Gov. Kitzhaber asks ethics commission to review fiancee’s contracts” by Anna Staver in the Statesman Journal.
West Virginia: “West Virginia Ethics Commission committee interviews candidates for executive director’s job” by The Associated Press in the Daily Journal.
Elections
“Who to watch in House Class of 2014” by Alex Isenstadt in Politico.
“Why Republicans Must Win the Senate in 2014” by Stuart Rothenberg in Roll Call.
Tech and Social Media
“States Ascend Into the Cloud” by Jeffrey Stinson in Stateline.
“Follow the Money…” by Emily Jarvis in Govloop.
October 13, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Congressman presses Holder for review of think tank funding” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “Burger King hires former members of Congress to work on inversion deal” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. Pennsylvania: “Threatened with Pa. […]
Lobbying
“Congressman presses Holder for review of think tank funding” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“Burger King hires former members of Congress to work on inversion deal” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
Pennsylvania: “Threatened with Pa. fee increase, lobbyists go to work” by Mary Wilson in NewsWorks.
Rhode Island: “R.I. Supreme Court denies request by 38 Studios defendant Wells Fargo” by Paul Grimaldi in the Providence Journal.
Campaign Finance
“FEC votes suggest gridlock is easing” by Byron Tau and Kyle Cheney in Politico.
“In the Senate, campaign finance is the new flag burning” by Gayle Trotter in The Hill.
“Midterm Voters Drown in Dark Money” by Albert R. Hunt in Bloomberg.
“Ads Paid for by Secret Money Flood the Midterm Elections” by Nicholas Confessore in The New York Times.
“Dark money threatens democracy” by Robert Maguire in The Hill’s Congress Blog.
Arkansas: “Some Arkansas candidates talk of limiting outside groups” by John Lyon in Arkansas News.
Ethics
Ohio: “Kasich appoints retired judge to state commission” on WKBN.
Oklahoma: “Financial interests of state officers will not be put online, Ethics Commission says” by Barbara Hoberock in Tulsa World.
Elections
“2014 Ballot Measures That Matter Most for States and Localities” in Governing.
“11 questions that will decide the Senate” by James Hohmann in Politico.
“Dems: Don’t trust the polls” by Niall Stanage in The Hill.
“Courts Strike Down Voter ID Laws in Wisconsin and Texas” by Adam Liptak in The New York Times.
Colorado: “Centrism Hurting Once-Popular Gov. Hickenlooper’s Re-Election Hopes” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing.
Georgia: “Georgia Uses Big Data to Get Out the Vote” by Daniel Malloy and Kristina Torres in Governing.
Michigan: “As election nears, big names stump for state candidates” by Chris Gautz in Crain’s Detroit Business.
Redistricting
“Things to know about political mapmaking in Ohio” by Ann Sanner (Associated Press) in the Daily Journal.
Political Advertising
“Campaigns Find Ad Space Finite, Even on the Web” by Ashley Parker in The New York Times.
October 9, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Leaner lobbying” by Tory Newmyer and Scott DeCarlo in Fortune. “These 3 Corporations Have Spent the Most on Lobbying Since Obama Took Office” by Tess VendenDolder in InTheCapital. Missouri: “Lobbyists give different stories to Missouri Ethics Commission” by The […]
Lobbying
“Leaner lobbying” by Tory Newmyer and Scott DeCarlo in Fortune.
“These 3 Corporations Have Spent the Most on Lobbying Since Obama Took Office” by Tess VendenDolder in InTheCapital.
Missouri: “Lobbyists give different stories to Missouri Ethics Commission” by The Associated Press in KBIA.
Ohio: “Large Ohio manufacturing employers form lobbying group” by Dan Gearino and Jim Siegel in The Columbus Dispatch.
Campaign Finance
“Dark money still a bit player” by Luke Wachob in The Hill.
“Political parties seek extra donor dollars after cancellation of federal money for political conventions” by Sabrina Eaton in The Plain Dealer.
Connecticut: “GOP accuses Kennedy of campaign finance violation” by Mark Pazniokas in The CT Mirror.
Florida: “How Campaign Finance Laws Make Florida Governor’s Race Unique” by Gina Jordan on WLRN.
Kansas: “In Kansas, funding of TV ads is one big mystery” by Philip Elliott (Associated Press) in the Chicago Sun-Times.
New Hampshire: “AG: Union broke campaign finance rules in donation to Hassan, must submit documentation” by Casey McDermott in the Concord Monitor.
Ethics
Maine: “Ethics commission to meet Friday on dueling complaints in Maine governor’s race” by Mike Russell in the Portland Press Herald.
Ohio: “JobsOhio appeared to avoid potential conflicts” by Randy Ludlow in The Columbus Dispatch.
South Carolina: “Reform advocate suggests abolishing SC ethics laws” by Cassie Cope in The State.
Virginia: “Virginia commission’s consideration of two-term governor ‘has nothing to do with ethics’” by Kathryn Watson in Watchdog.org.
Elections
“Court Decisions on Voting Rules Sow Confusion in State Races” by Trip Gabriel in The New York Times.
“Study: Voter ID laws hit minorities” by The Associated Press in Politico.
“Red or Blue, Politics Doesn’t Predict Where Women Win” by Louis Jacobson in Governing.
North Carolina: “U.S. Supreme Court Upholds North Carolina’s Limits on Voting” by Anne Blythe in Governing.
Texas: “Texas Elections Don’t Have Many Debates” by Aman Batheja (Texas Tribune) in Governing.
October 8, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. Oregon: “Former advisers for Sen. Ron Wyden launch new lobbying firm” by Matthew Kish in the Portland Business Journal. “K Street Rundown: Chamber of Commerce Courts NASCAR, GPG Loses Big Clients and Iraq Wants […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
Oregon: “Former advisers for Sen. Ron Wyden launch new lobbying firm” by Matthew Kish in the Portland Business Journal.
“K Street Rundown: Chamber of Commerce Courts NASCAR, GPG Loses Big Clients and Iraq Wants a National Guard” by Tess VandenDolder in InTheCapital.
Campaign Finance
“DCCC and NRCC drive outside spending in the House” by Peter Olsen-Phillips in the Sunlight Foundation Blog.
Connecticut: “GOP Legislators Accuse Dems Of Misusing Campaign Money” by The Associated Press in CBS Connecticut.
New York: “331 big donors boosting Cuomo” by Matthew Hamilton in the Times Union.
Ohio: “Former Josh Mandel aide, now a Super PAC guru, is setting up new, secretive groups” by Stephen Koff in The Plain Dealer.
Rhode Island: “R.I. campaign finance reports for past month trickling in” by Randal Edgar in the Providence Journal.
Elections
“6 Gubernatorial Races With Potential Congressional Consequences” by Bridget Bowman in Roll Call.
“For McConnell, it’s now or never” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
Massachusetts: “Why Massachusetts Might Elect Another Republican Governor” by Alan Greenblatt in in Governing.
State Legislatures
New Jersey: “N.J. lawmaker tries to limit new bills … by introducing a new bill” by Matt Friedman on NJ.com.
Redistricting
Virginia: “Court Tosses Virginia Congressional Map (Updated)” by Bridget Bowman in Roll Call.
October 7, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Lobbyists try to save Roberts” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill. “Facebook lobbyist chief promoted to global policy head” by Julian Hattem in The Hill. Campaign Finance “Rogue donors not ready for Hillary?” by Kenneth P. Vogel in Politico. […]
Lobbying
“Lobbyists try to save Roberts” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
“Facebook lobbyist chief promoted to global policy head” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
“Rogue donors not ready for Hillary?” by Kenneth P. Vogel in Politico.
California: “CalPERS board member now facing $4,000 fine over campaign disclosure problems” by Dale Kasler in the Fresno Bee.
California: “Fine proposed for laundering contributions to Ed Lee’s campaign” by John Coté in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Maryland: “Md. candidate pays penalty over campaign funds” by The Associated Press on WHTM ABC News.
South Dakota: “Unlikely South Dakota Senate Race Attracts Big Money From Campaign Finance Reformers” by Paul Blumenthal and Sam Levine in The Huffington Post.
Wisconsin: “The Right Takes on WI Campaign-Finance Law” by Rose Bouboushian in Courthouse News Service.
Ethics
Missouri: “Gifts to Missouri lawmakers are not always easy to track” by Jason Hancock in The Kansas City Star.
Nevada: “NV Ethics Commission Director Resigns” by Jay Bartos on KNPR News.
North Carolina: “Kay Hagan, Thom Tillis file rival ethics complaints” by Burgess Everett in Politico.
Elections
“How Asian-Americans are Changing the South” by Jake Grovum in Stateline.
Kansas: “Sam Brownback Has Made Enemies, May Lose Election” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing.
State Legislatures
New Jersey: “N.J. lawmaker tries to limit new bills … by introducing a new bill” by Matt Friedman on NJ.com.
Redistricting
Alabama: “Supreme Court’s new session could bring decisions on huge issues” by Irin Carmon and Ned Resnikoff on MSNBC.
South Carolina: “Supreme Court Rejects Appeal On South Carolina Redistricting” by The Associated Press in The Huffington Post.
Tech and Social Media
West Virginia: “Statehouse Beat: New computer system experiencing turbulence” by Phil Kabler in The Charleston Gazette.
October 6, 2014 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “The lobbying economy is twice as big as we think” by Andrew Prokop in Vox. “Senate aide who helped save Export-Import Bank lands job at agency” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. Campaign Finance “Citizens United: The political […]
Lobbying
“The lobbying economy is twice as big as we think” by Andrew Prokop in Vox.
“Senate aide who helped save Export-Import Bank lands job at agency” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
Campaign Finance
“Citizens United: The political landscape almost five years later” by Marianne Hayes in Metro.
Arizona: “‘Dark money’ begins to sully campaigns” editorial in The Republic.
Pennsylvania: “Pittsburgh’s campaign finance law called flawed” by Chris Potter in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Wisconsin: “Why Wisconsin’s Attorney General Won’t Defend The State” by Jacob Stein in Governing.
Ethics
Oklahoma: “Ethics agency stirs anger with complaint moratorium” by Janelle Stecklein in the Muskogee Phoenix.
Palm Beach County, Florida: “Ethics Commission considers adding fines for frivolous complaints” by Andy Reid in the Sun Sentinel.
South Carolina: “2 York County lawmakers named to new SC ethics panel” by Bristow Marchant in the Charlotte Observer.
West Virginia: “Ethics commission to hold training for lobbyists” by The Associated Press in the Washington Times.
Elections
“NBC poll: Good news for Senate Dems” by James Hohmann in Politico.
“Which State Had the Longest Voting Lines in 2012?” by Scott Powers in Governing.
Tech and Social Media
“Social Advocacy and Politics: Social Media and ʹGotchaʹ Politics” by Alan Rosenblatt in Social Media Today.
West Virginia: “WV Supreme Court launching weekly trivia challenge on Twitter Oct. 6” by Linda Harris in The State Journal.
October 6, 2014 •
U.S. Supreme Court Will Review Arizona Redistricting Case
On October 2, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case concerning whether a state commission created to craft federal congressional districts violates the Elections Clause of the U.S. Constitution. In Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, […]
On October 2, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case concerning whether a state commission created to craft federal congressional districts violates the Elections Clause of the U.S. Constitution. In Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, a voter initiative amended the state constitution to give the authority of redistricting to a commission rather than the state Legislature.
In February, a District Court held the Elections Clause does not prohibit Arizona from using a voter initiative to give congressional redistricting authority to a redistricting committee.
October 1, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Cornerstone builds out from K Street” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. California: “California bans political fundraising parties at lobbyists’ homes” by Reuters on KFGO News. Kentucky: “Ethics Reporter: Lobbying spending hits all-time […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Cornerstone builds out from K Street” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
California: “California bans political fundraising parties at lobbyists’ homes” by Reuters on KFGO News.
Kentucky: “Ethics Reporter: Lobbying spending hits all-time high during first eight months of 2014” on KyForward.
Campaign Finance
“Final third-quarter fundraising emails: Doom, gloom and outrage” by Peter Sullivan in The Hill.
“Expand the ‘Super PAC Tax’” by Walter Shapiro in the Brennan Center for Justice Blog.
Maryland: “Montgomery Council approves plan for public finance of local campaigns” by Bill Turque in The Washington Post.
Ethics
“Ethics Office Finds Evidence Petri Violated House Rules” by Emma Dumain in Roll Call.
“Ethics panel: ‘Substantial reason’ to believe Rep. Petri broke rules” by Mario Trujillo in The Hill.
“Larry Craig fined for misuse of campaign funds” by John Bresnahan in Politico.
California: “Jerry Brown vetoes California political ethics bills” by David Siders in the Sacramento Bee.
Florida: “City hires new ethics officer” by TaMaryn Waters in the Tallahassee Democrat.
New York: “NY panel cites campaign limits on state workers” by The Associated Press in The Legislative Gazette.
New York: “Ethics panel now has two vacancies to fill” by Rick Karlin in the Albany Times Union.
Elections
“GOP sets sights on bigger House gains” by Alex Isenstadt in Politico.
“Democrats make risky bet against GOP Leader Mitch McConnell” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
“Incumbent governors fear wipeout” by James Hohmann in Politico.
California: “San Jose Election Tests Political Risk of Cutting Pensions” by J.B. Wogan in Governing.
Louisiana: “Gallup: Louisiana shifts Democratic” by Kendall Breitman in Politico.
Tech and Social Media
“Government, the Last Great Technology Skeptic” by Camille Tuutti in Nextgov.
“These maps show the Internet is getting faster in (almost) every state” by Niraj Chokshi in The Washington Post.
September 30, 2014 •
Supreme Court Stays Ohio Early Voting Decision
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed a lower court order requiring the state to begin early voting on September 30, 2014. The stay eliminates the period known as the “Golden Week,” when voters were able to register […]
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed a lower court order requiring the state to begin early voting on September 30, 2014.
The stay eliminates the period known as the “Golden Week,” when voters were able to register and vote on the same day.
The stay will remain in effect until the state formally appeals the lower court’s order and the Court acts upon that appeal.
September 24, 2014 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Americans Are O.K. With Big Business. It’s Business Lobbying Power They Hate.” by Neil Irwin in The New York Times. “TechAmerica Axes Top Government Representative” in Government Technology. Campaign Finance “Study: Major companies are […]
Lobbying
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Americans Are O.K. With Big Business. It’s Business Lobbying Power They Hate.” by Neil Irwin in The New York Times.
“TechAmerica Axes Top Government Representative” in Government Technology.
Campaign Finance
“Study: Major companies are increasingly disclosing their political spending” by Tom Hamburger in The Washington Post.
“Why the Billionaires Got Bupkus” by Michael Lind in Politico Magazine.
“D’Souza Avoids Prison in Campaign Finance Case” by Jonathan Mahler in The New York Times.
Maine: “Groups’ spending on Maine elections hits record $4.6 million” by Steve Mistler in the Portland Press Herald.
San Diego, California: “Leaders OK campaign crackdown” by David Garrick in The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Ethics
“Lawmakers push for new limits to political intelligence brokers” by Peter Schroeder in The Hill.
“QUIZ: Do You Know How to Be an Ethical Political Appointee?” by Eric Katz in Government Executive.
Georgia: “AG’s office pays $10,000 fine in ethics commission case” by Aaron Gould Sheinin in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Georgia: “DeKalb Commission releases money for ethics investigations” by Mark Niesse in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Political Advertising
“When NOT to Air Political Ads on TV” by Abby Livingston in Roll Call.
Minnesota: “Minnesota campaign regulators give social media advice, suggest online posts carry disclaimers” by The Associated Press in the Star Tribune.
Missouri: “Few 2014 campaign TV ads in Missouri” by The Associated Press in the Springfield News-Leader.
Elections
Florida: “Hillary Clinton to campaign for Charlie Crist” by Maggie Haberman in Politico.
North Carolina: “N.C. sees rise in unaffliated voters” by Benjamin Brown in the Charlotte Observer.
Legislative Sessions
Montana: “Legislative Update September 2014” by Sen. Matt Rosendale in The Roundup.
Utah: “2015 Legislature Could See Record Number of Bills” by Bob Bernick in Utah Policy.
Tech and Social Media
“Procurement: What if We’re Doing it Wrong?” by Mark Headd in Government Technology.
September 23, 2014 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. Oklahoma: “State Capitol lobbyist Bart McSpadden dead at 46” by Mark Friedel in the Claremore Daily Progress. Campaign Finance “Democrats relying on big donors to win” by Kenneth P. Vogel and Tarini Parti in […]
Lobbying
“Bottom Line” in The Hill.
Oklahoma: “State Capitol lobbyist Bart McSpadden dead at 46” by Mark Friedel in the Claremore Daily Progress.
Campaign Finance
“Democrats relying on big donors to win” by Kenneth P. Vogel and Tarini Parti in Politico.
“FEC Chairman Talks ‘Dark Money’ and the Fine Line Between Free Speech and Censorship” by Elizabeth Nolan Brown in Reason.com.
“Is there a right to contribute to out-of-state elections?” by William Baude in The Washington Post.
Massachusetts: “Massachusetts governor’s race has range of cash sources” by Steve Leblanc in the Portland Press Herald.
Massachusetts: “Pro-casino group ramping up campaign spending” by The Associated Press in the Boston Herald.
New Jersey: “N.J. assemblyman wants to end restrictions on campaign donations, lobbying: The Auditor” in NJ.com.
Winnipeg, Canada: “The money behind the politics: Winnipeg’s most generous political donors” by Joanne Levasseur and Sean Kavanagh in CBC News.
Ethics
Tallahassee, Florida: “City approves 2015 budget, more ethics standards” by TaMaryn Waters in the Tallahassee Democrat.
Elections
California: “A show of disunity at California GOP convention” by Michael Finnegan and Seema Mehta in the Los Angeles Times.
California: “AM Alert: Democrats’ legislative supermajority hinges on several key races” by Alexei Koseff in the Fresno Bee.
Michigan: “Michigan GOP Gov. Rick Snyder Has Created an Opening for His Opponent” by Alan Greenblatt in Governing.
Minnesota: “Unions will play key role in Dayton re-election bid” by Ricardo Lopez in the Star Tribune.
Legislative Sessions
Alaska: “Alaska legislative committee reviews progress on crime-reduction bill” by Jerzy Shedlock in the Alaska Dispatch News.
September 18, 2014 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying “Under Contract” in The Hill. “Anthony Weiner and the Revolving Door” by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in The Huffington Post. “Eric Cantor’s out, Wall Street’s still in” by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in Politico. “Lyft hires Gephardt’s K […]
Lobbying
“Under Contract” in The Hill.
“Anthony Weiner and the Revolving Door” by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in The Huffington Post.
“Eric Cantor’s out, Wall Street’s still in” by Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman in Politico.
“Lyft hires Gephardt’s K Street firm” by Julian Hattem in The Hill.
Ontario, Canada: “McGuinty’s gig as a lobbyist problematic” by Andrew Coyne in the Leader-Post.
Campaign Finance
“Dems Getting Stingier With Campaign Cash to Colleagues” by Lalita Clozel on Open Secrets Blog.
Colorado: “Citizens United wants press exemption from CO campaign finance disclosure” by Tess Cheek in The Colorado Independent.
Georgia: “Atlanta City Council weighs in on campaign finance issue” by Dave Williams in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Rhode Island: “Law professors debate campaign finance reform” by Aliza Reisner in the Brown Daily Herald.
Ethics
Florida: “Florida Ethics Commission dismisses complaints against Mayor Brown and Clay County School Board officials, not so Rep. Fullwood case” by David Bauerlein in The Florida Times-Union.
Elections
“Bigger and Better Things: Staffers Who Run for Office” by Rebecca Gale in Roll Call.
“Dems, GOP hone messages for final campaign push” by Alexander Bolton in The Hill.
“5 States Put Voting Reform to the Voters” by J.B. Wogan in Governing.
Ohio: “John Kasich, Ed FitzGerald won’t debate, a first in Ohio gubernatorial contests since the late ’70s” by Robert Higgs in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
State Legislatures
California: “Governor signs much-debated ridesharing bill” by Allen Young in the Sacramento Business Journal.
Nevada: “Education called top priority for Nevada Legislature” by Laura Myers in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Nevada: “Tesla triumphs: Sandoval signs off on$1.3 billion untax package” by Dennis Myers in the Reno News & Review.
North Dakota: “Western ND lawmakers want $800 million for development” by Jessica Holdman in the Bismarck Tribune.
Virginia: “Va. House of Delegates plans to vote on Medicaid expansion” by Laura Vozella in The Washington Post.
Tech and Social Media
“Tweets made easy for bankers lobbying lawmakers” by Greg Edwards in the St. Louis Business Journal.
“Twitter’s new guide for campaigners” by Darren Samuelsohn in Politico.
Tennessee: “Chattanooga Launches Website to Track City Goals” by Joy Lukachick Smith in Government Technology.
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