March 6, 2013 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Keep up with the latest articles on lobbying, campaign finance, and more!
“K Street Files: Both Sides Rev Up for Wage War” by Elizabeth Newlin Carney in Roll Call.
“K Street’s gravy train runs dry as Georgian leaders move past election” by Kevin Bogardus and Julian Pecquet in The Hill.
“Former Sen. Jon Kyl joins lobby shop at Covington” by Catherine Ho in the Washington Post.
New York: “Best-paid lobbyists, spenders unveiled” by Chris Bragg in Crain’s New York.
Pennsylvania: “Pa.’s Corbett and wife disclose gifts from lobbyists and businesses” by The Associated Press in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pennsylvania: “Corbett’s acceptance of gifts give rise to calls for laws on gift bans” by Jan Murphy in the Patriot-News.
Campaign Finance
“Study shows Super PACs made mockery of campaign law” by Taylor Lincoln in The Hill.
Arizona: “Arizona senate approves contribution limits to recall campaigns” by Howard Fischer in the East Valley Tribune.
Kentucky: “Ky. House passes bill to publicly finance state SC races” by Jessica M. Karmasek in Legal Newsline.
Ethics
Florida: “Florida lawmakers vote for ethics and early voting changes” by Mary Ellen Klas in the Tampa Bay Times.
Legislative Issues
Missouri: “Mo. House endorses change to term limits” by The Associated Press in the News Tribune.
South Dakota: “SD Senate approves boost in expenses for lawmakers” in the Rapid City Journal.
Open Government
“Sen. Del Marsh says GOP committee members did not violate Open Meetings Act” by Mike Cason in the Birmingham News.
Redistricting
Kentucky: “House redistricting plan would create new Lexington district” by Jack Brammer and Beth Musgrave in the Lexington Herald-Leader.
March 5, 2013 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News
Keep up with the latest government relations news with these articles:
“Lobbyists predict rebound in 2013” by Kevin Bogardus and Ben Goad in The Hill.
Minnesota: “Minnesota lobbyists spent $65.2M in 2011, report says” by Bill Salisbury in the Pioneer Press.
Campaign Finance
California: “New Campaign Finance Tracker Helps You Follow the Money in L.A. Elections” on Community Television of Southern California.
Texas: “Bill Would Double Campaign Finance Disclosures” by Ryan Murphy in the Texas Tribune.
Ethics
“Ethics commission agrees to seek outside investigator in Gessler case” by Tim Hoover in the Denver Post.
Florida: “Will lawmakers pass campaign reform or just face-lift?” by Aaron Deslatte in the Orlando Sentinel.
Florida: “Ethics legislation could be passed on opening day” by The Associated Press in the Miami Herald.
Social Media
“Are hashtags a political #wasteoftime?” by Steve Friess in Politico.
March 4, 2013 •
Monday News Roundup
Let’s start off the week with these lobbying, campaign finance, and ethics news articles:
“Home Sweet K Street” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
Campaign Finance
“Political campaign finance reform advocates to hold ‘K Street 5K’ in DC, Apr 13” by Karen Ruben in The Examiner.
Arizona: “Arizona House legislation would allow for campaign finance changes” by Howard Fischer in the East Valley Tribune.
Georgia: “Florida’s ethics reforms offer glimpse of Georgia’s future” by Chris Joyner in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
New York: “NYC public advocate: State, local governments must lead efforts to regulate dark money” by Michael Beckel in the Center for Public Integrity.
Vermont: “New twist on campaign finance debate” by Peter Hirschfeld in the Times Argus.
West Virginia: “Senate President supports public campaign finance bill” on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Ethics
“Suit Over How Larry Craig Paid Legal Bills Heads To Court” by Jessica Robinson in Boise State Public Radio.
Florida: “Bill would strengthen Florida Commission on Ethics enforcement” by Jeff Marcu in First Coast News.
Tennessee: “Rep. Curry Todd lived rent-free in lobbyist’s home” by Nate Rau in The Tennessean.
Utah: “Senate panel advances bill for executive branch ethics commission” by Dennis Romboy in the Deseret News.
March 1, 2013 •
News You Can Use Digest – March 1, 2013
Here are highlights from the latest edition of News You Can Use:
Federal:
Conservative Justices Voice Skepticism on Voting Law
Lobbyists Fear Shakedown If Supreme Court Lifts Campaign Contributions Cap
From the States and Municipalities:
California – California Campaign Finance Reporting Ripe for Abuse
Florida – In David Rivera Investigation, Suspected Ringer Charged in Federal Court in $81,486Scheme
Florida – Universal Rolls out Red Carpet for GOP Lawmakers, Lobbyists, State-Party Donors
Georgia – Lobbyist Spending Down 1 Month after New Georgia Rule
Georgia – State House Backs Banning Some Lobbyist Spending
Illinois – Michael Bloomberg’s Super PAC Declares Victory in Illinois Special Election
New York – NY Comptroller Drops Suit as Qualcomm Agrees to Disclose More about Political Spending
Ohio – Ohio Campaign Contribution Limits Continue to Rise
West Virginia – Gainer, State Agency Officials Appear in Online Visa ‘P-card’ Marketing Campaign; State Ethics Act Limits Such Endorsements
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February 28, 2013 •
Thursday News Roundup
Here are a few articles for today’s government relations news summary:
Lobbying
“GOP’s Gomez pushing term limits, lobbying ban” by The Associated Press in the Boston Globe.
“Barry Jackson’s next move” by Anna Palmer in Politico.
“K Street Files: Hey, Is That Jack Abramoff Dressed as a $100 Bill?” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
Campaign Finance
Hawaii: “Bill to Boost Disclosure of Campaign Spending Advances” by Nathan Eagle in the Honolulu Civil Beat.
Kansas: “House closer to passing campaign reform bill” by Tim Carpenter in the Topeka Capital-Journal.
Maine: “LePage budget would gut clean election fund for 2014 campaign” by Christopher Cousins in the Bangor Daily News.
Nevada: “Bill would force ex-candidates to dispose of unspent campaign funds” by Sean Whaley in the Las Vegas Review Journal.
February 27, 2013 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Keep up with the latest articles on lobbying, campaign finance, and more!
“Web Entrepreneur Tries to Bridge K Street and Grass-Roots Advocacy” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
“K Street Files: Manufacturers, Citing Job Losses, Oppose Carbon Tax” by Kate Ackley in Roll Call.
“Lobbying World” in The Hill.
“Lincoln actor joins museum leaders lobbying in DC” by The Associated Press in the Peoria Journal Star.
Campaign Finance
“Pay to play?” by Allison MacDonald on MSNBC.
Arizona: “Clean Elections consolidation bill advances” by The Associated Press in the Arizona Daily Sun.
Montana: “Montana Senate endorses limit on corporate campaign spending” by The Associated Press in the Missoulian.
Ethics
“Feinstein asks court for campaign treasurer’s records” by John Myers in KXTV News 10.
Open Government
Minnesota: “Social media tests Minn. open meeting law” by Brian Bakst in Minnesota Public Radio.
South Carolina: “S.C. legislators wouldn’t be able to keep communication secret under altered House bill” by Stephen Largen in the Post and Courier.
Redistricting
North Carolina: “Attorneys wrap up arguments in NC redistricting” by Gary D. Robertson in the Winston-Salem Journal.
February 26, 2013 •
Alabama Director of Elections Retiring
Will be succeeded by supervisor of voter registration
Secretary of State Beth Chapman announced Janice McDonald, Director of Elections, will retire at the end of the month.
She has worked in the elections division for more than a decade.
Her replacement will be the current supervisor of voter registration, Ed Packard, who has been with the office for more than 15 years.
February 26, 2013 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News
Keep up with the latest government relations news with these articles:
Lobbying
“Lobbyists fear shakedown if Supreme Court lifts campaign contributions cap” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill.
Ohio: “Top of the List: Biggest lobbying spenders” by Evan Weese in Business First Columbus.
Campaign Finance
“Money in politics?” by The Associated Press in the News Tribune.
Montana: “Montana House backs increasing contributions to political candidates” by Charles S. Johnson in the Missoulian.
Ethics
“State spends $34,000 so far defending Gessler in ethics probe” by Patrick Malone in The Coloradoan.
Open Government
“Sunlight on States” by Pam Greenberg on NCSL’s The Thicket.
Nebraska: “Bill to provide reasonable access to public records advances” by JoAnne Young in the Lincoln Journal Star.
New Mexico: “Transparency bills make progress in Legislature” by Steve Terrell in the Santa Fe New Mexican.
South Dakota: “Legislature: Senate panel restores ‘crippled’ open-meetings bill” by David Montgomery in the Argus Leader.
February 25, 2013 •
Monday News Roundup
Let’s start off the week with these campaign finance, lobbying, and ethics news articles:
“Justices reject campaign finance appeal over corporate contributions” by Bill Mears on CNN.
California: “California campaign-finance reporting ripe for abuse” by Steve Harmon in the San Jose Mercury News.
New York: “Tax loopholes cited in push for NY campaign reform” by The Associated Press in the Albany Times Union.
Lobbying
“Rules of the Game: Sequester Spells Bitter K Street Failure” by Eliza Newlin Carney in Roll Call.
Michigan: “Lobby spending increases in Michigan” by The Associated Press in Upper Michigan Source.
Rhode Island: “Former R.I. House speaker joins Twin River lobbying team” by Katherine Gregg in the Providence Journal.
Ethics
Georgia: “Week Ahead: Ga. lawmakers take up ethics, juvenile justice” by Walter C. Jones in the Augusta Chronicle.
Washington: “State Senate Democrats’ campaign chief accused of financial misconduct” by The Associated Press in the News Tribune.
February 23, 2013 •
Lobby Comply Weekend Report
Your place to keep up with the latest government relations news! Have a great weekend.
“Watchdogs call for new campaign regulator to replace ‘woefully inept’ FEC” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.
“Campaign Finance Poll Finds Most Support Donation Limits” by Emily Swanson in the Huffington Post.
Arizona: “2 Arizona bills target campaign finances” by Mary Jo Pitzl in the Arizona Republic.
Montana: “Campaign finance reforms bills pass Montana House vote” by Marnee Banks in KBZK News.
New York: “Conference to tackle lobbying and campaign finance” by Ilene Fleischmann in the UB Reporter.
Lobbying
Alaska: “Alaska: Who’s lobbying Alaska’s lawmakers? And for how much?” by Laurel Andrews in the Alaska Dispatch.
Florida: “Lobbying a lucrative cap for a legislator’s career” by Aaron Deslatte in the Orlando Sentinel.
Georgia: “Lobbying Restrictions Vote Scheduled” by The Associated Press in Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Ethics
Utah: “Ethics bill emerges in wake of probes of Utah Lt. Gov Bell, Swallow” by Robert Gehrke in the Salt Lake Tribune.
February 22, 2013 •
Georgia House Set to Consider on Ethics Bills
Vote expected on Monday for House Bill 142 and 143.
Two ethics reform bills will likely be voted on by the full House on Monday, February 25, 2013. House Bill 142, sponsored by Speaker David Ralston, would ban lobbyist spending on individual lawmakers, return regulatory powers to the state ethics commission, and require activists representing an organization to register as lobbyists.
House Bill 143, also sponsored by Ralston, would require lawmakers to file a report early in the legislative session detailing campaign contributions and expenditures during the five-day period before the Legislature convenes.
Photo of the Georgia State Capitol by Autiger on Wikipedia.
February 22, 2013 •
News You Can Use Digest – February 22, 2013
Here are highlights from the latest edition of News You Can Use:
Federal:
Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty: ‘I lived off my campaign’
Justices Take Case on Overall Limit to Political Donations
From the States and Municipalities:
Arizona – Arizona Senators Look to Revamp Lobbying Gift Ban
California – Prosecution of California Lobbyists on the Rise, FPPC Reports
Kansas – Lobbyists Vouch for Bill to Increase Spending Limits
Kentucky – Kentucky Bill Would Prohibit Lobbying during Legislative Session
Nebraska – Senators Want to Stop Lobbyist Contributions during Session
New York – Review Shows NY Pension Fund Fixed Ethics
North Carolina – Lawmakers’ Economic Interests Not Easily Tracked
Pennsylvania – Pa. Justice Convicted of Corruption
Virginia – Justices Consider Va. Limits on Access to Public Records
West Virginia – Ethics Commission Taps New Director
State and Federal Communications produces a weekly summary of national news, offering more than 80 articles per week focused on ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance.
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February 22, 2013 •
A New LinkedIn Group for Compliance!
The Government Relations Compliance group
Good morning, everyone! We are excited to announce that we are launching a new LinkedIn group called Government Relations Compliance.
If you have a LinkedIn account, this is a great place to discover what your colleagues are talking about. Find out how they are solving the challenges in complying with government rules and regulations for lobbying, grassroots lobbying, political contributions, and procurement.
Join the conversation!
February 21, 2013 •
Thursday News Roundup
Here are a few articles for today’s government relations news summary:
Lobbying
California: “Prosecutions of California lobbyists on the rise, FPPC reports” by Laurel Rosenhall in the Sacramento Bee.
Campaign Finance
“McCutcheon case could give Citizens United a run for its money in Supreme Court” by T.W. Farnam in the Washington Post.
Ethics
Oklahoma: “Bribery case against Oklahoma ex-legislators to move forward” by Nolan Clay in the Oklahoman.
West Virginia: “Ethics commission taps new director” by Dave Boucher in the Daily Charleston Mail.
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