LobbyComply - State and Federal Communications

December 23, 2024  •  

Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance New York: “Mayor Adams’ Campaign Faces Potential ‘Breach of Certification’ Finding Over Federal Corruption Case” by Chris Sommerfeldt (New York Daily News) for MSN Elections Georgia: “Fani Willis Disqualified from Trump Election Case by Georgia Appellate Court” by Holly Bailey (Washington Post) […]

Continue Reading

The Executive Branch Ethics Commission voted to raise the registration fee for Employers and Real Parties in Interest from $500 to $750. This funding increase was authorized by House Bill 8, Section 61, passed during the 2024 regular legislative session […]

Continue Reading

Ohio Flag

The 135th General Assembly adjourned on December 18, until Monday December 23, 2024, after a marathon session lasting two days. With not many days left in this legislative session, lawmakers have likely completed most of their work. One bill affecting […]

Continue Reading

December 20, 2024  •  

News You Can Use Digest – December 20, 2024

National/Federal A Constitutional Convention? Some Democrats Fear It’s Coming. DNyuz – Heather Knight and Katr Selig (New York Times) | Published: 12/16/2024 As Republicans prepare to take control of Congress and the White House, among the many scenarios keeping Democrats up at […]

Continue Reading

December 19, 2024  •  

Re-Connecting Is Good For You!

Photo by Monstera Production from Pexels

I just recently found that, in addition to many other holidays and observances that occur in December, it is also “Write To A Friend Month”! I immediately thought to myself, “What a great time of the year to reach out […]

Continue Reading

On December 19, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register seeking public comment on proposed regulations giving political contributors more privacy from public scrutiny. The proposals would establish procedures for contributors or […]

Continue Reading

December 19, 2024  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance California: “New Stanton City Council Nixes Tightest Campaign Finance Rules in OC” by Hosam Elattar for Voice of OC Oregon: “Portland Public Campaign Finance Deputy Slams Program Head in Searing Resignation; Director Fires Back” by Shane Dixon Kavanaugh (Portland Oregonian) for MSN […]

Continue Reading

December 18, 2024  •  

Meet Our Expert – Gregory Bennett

Gregory Bennett, Compliance Assistant II, has been a critical member of the State and Federal Communications, Inc. team, and especially our compliance department, since 2019. During his time, Greg has gone above and beyond, significantly contributing to the compliance department’s […]

Continue Reading

December 18, 2024  •  

Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance New York: “US Supreme Court Leaves Former New York Lieutenant Governor’s Corruption Case Alive” by Luc Cohen (Reuters) for MSN Elections National: “Thirteen 2020 Fake Electors Will Cast Real Electoral College Votes for Trump on Tuesday” by Marshall Cohen (CNN) for MSN […]

Continue Reading

The Bureau of Elections posted the Lobby Registration Act 2025 Reporting Thresholds, which change every year in January to reflect the change in the consumer price index for Detroit. The registration thresholds for individual lobbyist compensation and for employer expenditures […]

Continue Reading

Texas State Flag

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 […]

Continue Reading

December 17, 2024  •  

Tuesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Arizona: “GOP-Linked Groups Want Court to End Voter-Approved Campaign Finance Requirements” by Howard Fischer (Capitol Media Services) for Arizona Daily Star New York: “New York City Mayor’s Campaign Denied Millions in Public Matching Funds” by Joe Anuta and Jeff Coltn (Politico) for […]

Continue Reading

Image by ToonPhotoClub (Getty Images)

Q: My employer is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a parent corporation. Does a parent corporation, a subsidiary, or other affiliated entity have its own contribution limit or must the contributions be aggregated and have a shared limit? A: The answer […]

Continue Reading

Prince George’s County will hold another special election to fill an open County Council seat. This election is to replace U.S. Senator-elect Alsobrooks and will be expedited due to the fact the county has gone almost a full year with […]

Continue Reading

State and Federal Communications, Inc. provides research and consulting services for government relations professionals on lobbying laws, procurement lobbying laws, political contribution laws in the United States and Canada. Learn more by visiting stateandfed.com.

Sort by Month

1 2 3 763