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The House passed legislation on October 10 to reverse the state budget bill, restoring a business tax exemption for attorneys and lobbyists. Senate Bill 26 was originally introduced to allow educators to claim an income tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom […]

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On October 7, lawmakers in the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly solicited public input regarding what procedural rules they should follow. The Standing Committee on Rules, Regulations, Private Bills and Privileges is seeking public input on the Rules of the […]

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September 24, 2019  •  

Utah Special Session Ends

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Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a series of bills bringing an end to the special legislative session. The governor signed two major bills making changes to the laws governing medical cannabis and beer. Lawmakers approved a change to allow grocery […]

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Lawmakers officially passed a legislative fix to an issue regarding vehicle sales during Gov. Mike Parson’s special session. The session took place from September 9 to September 16, 2019. Currently, the value of one previously owned motor vehicle, trailer, boat, […]

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September 18, 2019  •  

California Legislative Session Adjourns

The California Legislature adjourned the 2019 session on September 13. Campaign Finance Bills Passed The legislature passed several campaign finance bills during the session. Assembly Bill 220 prohibits the use of campaign funds to pay for professional services not directly […]

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September 13, 2019  •  

News You Can Use Digest – September 13, 2019

National/Federal At the Bedraggled FEC, a Clean Slate of Leaders? The First African-American Commissioner? Center for Public Integrity – Dave Levinthal | Published: 9/11/2019 The FEC no longer has enough members to conduct high-level business. The U.S. Senate and President Trump […]

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On September 5, Gov. Gavin Newsom was presented with a bill codifying several current lobbying regulations into law. Assembly Bill 902 codifies lobbyist regulations regarding filing deadlines, bookkeeping, and lobbyist registration. If signed by the governor, the bill takes effect […]

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The Legislative Ethics Commission unanimously recommended that the 2020 General Assembly pass legislation prohibiting legislators and lobbyists from engaging in sexual and workplace harassment against legislative employees, other legislators, and lobbyists. In past cases involving allegations of sexual harassment, the […]

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August 30, 2019  •  

News You Can Use Digest – August 30, 2019

National/Federal Barr Books Trump’s Hotel for $30,000 Holiday Party MSN – Jonathan O’Connell and David Fahrenthold (Washington Post) | Published: 8/27/2019 Attorney General William Barr will hold a family holiday party for 200 people at Trump International Hotel in December that […]

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August 29, 2019  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance National: “Facebook Tightens Political Ad Rules, But Leaves Loopholes” by Barbara Ortutay for AP News Kentucky: “Lexington Real Estate Executive Charged with 16 Campaign Finance Violations” by Beth Musgrave for Lexington Herald-Leader Elections National: “The Boss Can Tell […]

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Maine lawmakers voted to pass Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed $105 million bond to fund transportation efforts during the one-day special legislative session on Monday, August 26. The transportation bond to upgrade roads, bridges, ports, rail and air transportation, and to […]

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August 23, 2019  •  

News You Can Use Digest – August 23, 2019

National/Federal Cherokee Nation Sending First-Ever Delegate to Congress Newsweek – K Thor Jensen | Published: 8/20/2019 The Cherokee Nation is appointing its first delegate to Congress. Two Native American tribes, the Cherokee and the Choctaw, are both granted the right to […]

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August 22, 2019  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Rhode Island: “RI’s Board of Elections Remains an Underfunded Campaign Finance Watchdog” by Ian Donnis for The Public’s Radio Ethics Arkansas: “Orthodontist Accused of Bribing Former Arkansas Lawmaker” by Erik De La Garza for Courthouse News Service California: […]

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August 19, 2019  •  

Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Tennessee: “State Officials Launch Probe of Former House Speaker Glen Casada’s Campaign Finances” by Joel Ebert for The Tennessean Elections National: “Do Trump Officials Plan to Break Centuries of Precedent in Divvying Up Congress?” by Hansi Lo Wang […]

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