Across US., Nonprofits Are Making Potentially Illegal Campaign Donations

MSN – Emilie Munson (Albany Times Union) | Published: 6/5/2026

Across the United States, hundreds of nonprofits in the last decade made donations to candidates, parties, and committees through contributions which may have violated federal law, an Albany Times Union investigation found. The list includes nonprofits with hundreds of millions of dollars in annual income and well-known names like the American Heart Association. Their money flowed to right- and left-leaning candidates and special interest groups.

Big Money at the Ballpark: Top K Street firms, corporate giants sponsor Congressional Baseball Game

OpenSecrets – Jonathan Salant | Published: 6/10/2026

The sponsors of the recent Congressional Baseball Game included the second- and third-biggest lobbying firms by revenue, three of the top four spenders on lobbying, and two companies that recently have drawn unwanted attention from members of Congress. Lobbying firms, trade associations, and corporations spent as little as $1,000 or as much as $100,000 to put their names before the lawmakers and staff members who handle their issues, and even more to hold receptions at Nationals Park.

ActBlue CEO Invokes Fifth Amendment Repeatedly in Testimony to Congress

Seattle Times – Reid Epsten (New York Times) | Published: 6/10/2026

The chief executive of ActBlue, whose lawyers warned her that she might have misled Congress about how the Democratic fundraising organization vetted its foreign donations, invoked her Fifth Amendment rights and declined to answer questions from a Republican-led House committee. Nearly 23,000 candidates and groups used the site in 2025, ActBlue has said, raising almost $1.8 billion from 52 million contributions. Federal election law prohibits foreign citizens or people who are not permanent residents from donating directly to federal candidates or PACs.

From the States and Municipalities

California – Barbara Lee’s Private Fundraising Could Get Tricky Under a Strong Mayor System

Oaklandside – Eli Wolfe | Published: 6/9/2026

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee endorsed a plan to give future mayors much more power over city business. That could pose serious conflicts-of-interest if current rules regarding behested payments are not changed. Behested payments are perfectly legal, but officials must report to state or local regulators when they raise money this way. Other Oakland mayors and council members have taken advantage of behested payments to fund pet projects and programs with private dollars.

Illinois – Illinois Lawmakers Lead US in Spending Campaign Cash for Childcare – and One Dog

Yahoo News – Olivia Olander (Chicago Tribune) | Published: 6/7/2026

Five years after Illinois joined other states in allowing politicians to use campaign funds for childcare, a handful of state lawmakers from Chicago have become some of the nation’s biggest users of laws designed to encourage parents, particularly mothers of young children, to run for office, according to an organization tracking the funds. But which lawmakers have made the most use of the measure, and to what degree they have tapped into their campaign funds, has sparked concerns about whether the legislation is working as intended.

Louisiana – Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Bill That Could Vacate a Colleague’s Ethics Fine

Yahoo News – Julie O’Donoghue (Louisiana Illuminator) | Published: 6/4/2026

Louisiana lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that could allow at least one of its members to dodge a state ethics fine. The Senate inserted language into House Bill 250 that changes an existing law dictating when candidates must file public personal financial disclosure forms with the state. The initial law went into effect August 1, 2024, but the Senate change would make it retroactive to January 1, 2023. That earlier date could get state Rep. Steven Jackson out of having to pay a late fee of at least $1,000 for failing to file his own personal financial disclosure form.

Maine – Democrat Graham Platner Will Try to Unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a Critical Senate Matchup

Yahoo News – Patrick White and Kimberlee Kruesi (Associated Press) | Published: 6/9/2026

Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, channeling voter frustration over the high cost of living and overcoming revelations about his past to set up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Democrats see the race as a top opportunity to flip a GOP-held seat and a must-win as the party tries to claim control of the Senate in November. Platner’s expected win in the primary came after days of questions about his past personal conduct, particularly his relationships with women, that threatened to undermine enthusiasm on the left over his candidacy.

New York – Former High-Ranking NY ITS Official Admits Violations, Will Pay Fine

MSN – Brendan Lyons (Albany Times Union) | Published: 6/10/2026

A former high-ranking official in the New York Office of Information Technology Services admitted violating the Public Officers Law and will pay a $5,500 fine to settle administrative charges that had been pursued by the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying in Government and the state inspector general’s office. The allegations stemmed from Rajiv Rao’s participation as a guest and speaker at multiple events that state authorities said were “hosted and paid for by a registered lobbyist and attended by clients of the lobbyist.”

Ohio – New Charges Against Ex-FirstEnergy Executives Could Reshape Second Corruption Trial

MSN – Adam Ferrise (Cleveland Plain Dealer) | Published: 6/8/2026

New criminal charges filed against two former FirstEnergy executives could dramatically change how prosecutors present one of Ohio’s largest public corruption scandals in an expected second trial. Former FirstEnergy Chief Executive Officer Chuck Jones and the company’s former top lobbyist, Michael Dowling, still face accusations they bribed Sam Randazzo just before he became chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. But a new indictment broadens the case, accusing the pair of participating in a wider scheme that also involved the passage of House Bill 6, which gave FirstEnergy a $1.3 billion ratepayer bailout of two failing nuclear plants.

Oklahoma – Oklahoma Ethics Agency to Consider Regulating Use of AI in Political Campaigns

Yahoo News – Emma Murphy and Courtney Bell (Oklahoma Voice) | Published: 6/4/2026

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission will consider ways to require disclosure when artificial intelligence (AI) is used in campaigns. The agency will explore options for regulating the tool, such as defining AI, requiring disclaimers when it is used, exemptions for parody or satire, and addressing concerns about First Amendment rights or protected political speech. Executive Director Lee Anne Bruce Boone said they would likely work “in tandem” with state lawmakers as there are parts of this issue that are outside the commission’s jurisdiction and need to be addressed in state law.

The Oklahoma Ethics Commission announced the updated 2026 Ethics Rules are available. Campaign finance updates include increasing the limit for cash contributions from $50 to $200. In lobbying regulations, the rule permitting infrequent gifts from legislative lobbyists on occasions of personal significance has been repealed. The governor, legislators, or any employee of the governor or the Legislature may now accept gifts of traditional business expenses from legislative lobbyists and lobbyist principals. Meals and other traditional business expenses, as well as non-meal food and beverage, are reported when the cumulative yearly total exceeds $20. Lobbyist principals of legislative lobbyists may now provide food and beverage for legislative sessions.

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The campaign contribution limits for candidates in the U.S. Virgin Islands have been adjusted pursuant to the passage of Senate Bill 236. The amount that may be contributed to candidates by individuals, committees, corporations, and labor unions has increased from $1,000 to $3,500 per election. The contribution limit to a multicandidate political committee has increased from $1,000 to $3,500 per candidate per election. The updates took effect upon approval by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on June 9.

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Hawaii Redefines Corporate Powers to Exclude Election Spending

Hawaii has enacted one of the most significant state-level laws concerning corporate election activity since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Senate Bill 2471, signed into law by Governor Josh Green, redefines the scope of corporate powers for entities organized or transacting business in Hawaii by explicitly excluding election-related spending. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2027, though legal challenges are anticipated before that date.

Understanding what the law allows, which entities it covers, and what penalties apply is essential for any organization with a presence in the state.

What Hawaii’s SB 2471 Changes for Corporate Election Activity

At its core, SB 2471 removes election and ballot-issue activity from the scope of powers available to corporations and other artificial legal entities in Hawaii. This means that covered entities will be effectively prevented from paying, contributing, or expending money or anything of value, whether directly or indirectly, to support or oppose a candidate, political committee, or political party.

The law applies beyond candidate elections. Covered entities are also prevented from spending to support or oppose constitutional amendments, county charter amendments, or other ballot questions once those measures have been formally certified or submitted to voters. Additionally, the law removes the authority for covered entities to make donations of any kind, except  charitable donations.

There is an exception for bona fide news stories, commentaries, and editorials. However, even that exception does not apply if the broadcasting, print, online, or digital distribution facility is owned or controlled by a candidate, political committee, or political party.

Which Entities Are Covered Under the New Hawaii Election Spending Law

SB 2471 applies broadly across entity types. The law covers domestic and foreign corporations, professional corporations, credit unions, agricultural cooperative associations, consumer cooperative associations, limited-equity housing cooperatives, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, nonprofit associations, and nonprofit corporations other than committees.

A critical provision of the bill conditions its applicability on ongoing enforcement against foreign entities transacting business in Hawaii. 

Candidate committees, noncandidate committees, and similar committees created under federal law are explicitly granted the power to engage in election and ballot-issue activity.  These carve-outs preserve the ability of political committees to operate within established campaign finance frameworks 

Penalties for Violations of  Hawaii’s Corporate Powers Limits

Any election or ballot-issue activity by a covered entity will be deemed void. Beyond that, the consequences for violations can include suspension of the entity’s authority to operate or transact business in Hawaii, ineligibility for state contracts, designation as a non-compliant entity, revocation of the entity’s operating instrument, involuntary dissolution, and revocation of tax-exempt status where applicable.

Enforcement authority is limited to two state officials: the attorney general and the director of commerce and consumer affairs. This centralized enforcement structure means that private parties and local officials cannot independently pursue violations, Hawaii’s Law in the Context of the Post-Citizens United Landscape

Hawaii is not acting in isolation. The state is one of several jurisdictions that have introduced measures this year addressing the role of corporate powers in elections. These efforts represent an ongoing legislative response to the 2010 Citizens United decision, which held that the federal government’s restriction on independent political expenditures by corporations, associations, and labor unions violated the First Amendment.

While the Citizens United ruling remains the law of the land at the federal level and as applied throughout the states,  Hawaii is approaching the issue in a novel way. SB 2471 received overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers of the Hawaii legislature, signaling broad political backing for the measure. However, the law is expected to face legal challenges before its effective date of July 1, 2027.

Organizations operating in Hawaii or monitoring state-level campaign finance developments should track the progress of any litigation closely, as court rulings could shape the future  of similar measures in other states.

Steps for Businesses and Organizations to Prepare

Even though the law does not take effect until July 2027, companies and organizations with operations in Hawaii should begin evaluating their existing election and ballot-issue spending activity. Assess whether your entity type is covered under the law. Identify any planned contributions, expenditures, or ballot-measure spending that would need to be curtailed before the effective date.

For organizations operating across multiple states, Hawaii’s new law adds another layer to an already complex patchwork of state-level campaign finance and corporate governance requirements. State and Federal Communications provides compliance consulting services to help government affairs professionals and corporate counsel navigate these evolving obligations.

Does California State Lobbyist Registration Cover Local Lobbying?

No. California’s state lobbyist registration does not cover lobbying directed at local jurisdictions. Before engaging with any county or local official, you must determine whether that jurisdiction has its own lobbying ordinance.

State Registration and Local Lobbying in California

California’s state lobbying law governs activity directed at state officials and state government entities. It does not extend to lobbying at the local level. That means a registered state lobbyist may still need to register separately with individual cities, counties, or local governmental bodies before making contact with their officials.

The scope of local lobbying requirements varies widely. In some cases, a locality, its county, and governmental entities within that county each maintain their own independent lobbying ordinances.

The Los Angeles area is a clear example of this complexity. Each of the following has its own lobbying requirements:

• City of Los Angeles
• County of Los Angeles
• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LAMTA)
• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

There is no unified registration that covers all of these entities. Each must be evaluated and addressed separately.

How to Approach Local Lobbying Compliance in California

Because no single registration covers local jurisdictions in California, the starting point for any local lobbying effort is identifying two things before outreach begins:

1. The officials you intend to contact, and
2. The governmental entities those officials represent.

From there, you can determine which local ordinances apply and what registration, reporting, or disclosure obligations must be met.

For organizations operating across multiple California jurisdictions, this process can be complex. State and Federal Communications provides lobbying compliance consulting to help government affairs professionals navigate these requirements efficiently.

California Gift Laws and Local Jurisdictions

Gift law compliance adds another layer of consideration for California lobbyists operating at the local level.

California’s state gift laws differ in scope from its lobbying laws. While state lobbying laws do not apply to local jurisdictions, state gift laws do apply at the local level. This means lobbyists engaging with local officials in California must still comply with state gift rules even if they are not required to register with the state .

However, local governments in California are free to adopt their own gift rules, and those local rules may be more stringent than state law. The City of Los Angeles is one example where local gift rules are more stringent than state requirements.

Best practice: always review applicable local gift ordinances before providing any gifts or hospitality to public officials, even if you believe the gift would be permitted by the state gift law.

Where to Find California Local Lobbying Guidance

Navigating local California lobbying requirements requires jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis. State and Federal Communications maintains detailed guidance through its online compliance guidebooks, which cover local lobbying ordinances and gift rules across California jurisdictions.

For hands-on support, the firm’s lobbying compliance consulting services can help ensure your organization meets all applicable local requirements before engaging public officials.

On June 5, Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer Greg Essensa received an official warrant from the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly confirming the seat for the York—Simcoe  electoral district was vacant. Caroline Anne Mulroney Lapham, who has held the seat since 2018, resigned on June 5, citing her intention to focus on her personal life. As required by law, a by-election for the seat must be called by December 2, 2026, which is within six months of the Chief Electoral Officer’s notice. The earliest possible date for the election is July 9, and the latest possible date would be December 31, 2026.

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On June 4, members of the Lobbyists Registrars and Commissioners Network announced support of lobbying reforms called for by the Commissioner of Lobbying of Quebec. The reforms, prepared by Commissioner of Lobbying of Quebec, Jean-François Routhier in a 99-page report,  proposes what Routhier calls the five main pillars for reform. These pillars emphasize refocusing the scope of the law towards the citizens’ right of transparency;  making information available to the public more rapidly; holding accountable organizations that initiate and benefit from lobbying efforts; engaging public institutions in transparency through prevention, training, reporting, and post-mandate rules; and better equipping the commissioner with administrative sanctions, education, and continuous development of the regime. Signatory members to the supporting announcement include officials overseeing lobbying regiments in Canada, the provinces in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and the cities of Ottawa and Toronto.

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The Vermont General Assembly adjourned sine die on May 29. Lawmakers passed House Bill 686, which requires lobbying advertising to contain certain disclosures when the General Assembly is not in session. If approved by Gov. Scott, the bill would be effective immediately.

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National/Federal

He Hasn’t Been Seen in Months. The Congressional Record Disagrees

MSN – Nina Heller (Roll Call) | Published: 6/2/2026

It has been nearly three months since he last cast a vote on the House floor, but U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. has been keeping busy, or at least trying to look like he is. In the 89 days since he last voted, Kean has also disclosed stock trades and introduced legislation. Five speeches under his name have appeared in the Congressional Record. Staff in congressional offices continue to work even when their bosses do not, which is nothing new. But Kean’s disappearance has raised long-overdue questions about transparency on the Hill, some experts say.

From the States and Municipalities

Alabama – Supreme Court Allows Alabama to Use Congressional Map Favoring Republicans in This Year’s Elections

Yahoo News – Mark Sherman (Associated Press) | Published: 6/2/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the redistricting plan intentionally discriminates against Black people. The justices granted the state’s emergency appeal to use a map it adopted three years ago that has a majority-Black population in just one of its seven congressional districts. The three liberal justices dissented.

Colorado – Gov. Jared Polis Vetoes Bill Requiring Disclosure from Administration Lobbyists

Colorado Politics – Marianne Goodland | Published: 5/29/2026

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have required executive branch lobbyists to follow much of the same disclosure rules that already govern other lobbyists at the Capitol. Lobbyists for organizations are required to state their clients’ position on bills. The executive branch’s lobbyists, on the other hand, rarely provide a position. State Rep. Dusty Johnson argued the executive branch lobbyists should play by the same rules as any other lobbyist. She noted taxpayers pay the salaries of the executive branch lobbyists, one reason for more transparency.

Colorado – Secretary of State Rejects Lobbying Allegations in Colorado House District 6 Race

Colorado Politics – Marianne Goodland | Published: 6/3/2026

The Colorado secretary of state dismissed a complaint alleging attorney Iris Halpern engaged in illegal lobbying at the Capitol. Halpern is challenging Rep. Sean Camacho in the June 30 primary for the House District 6 seat. The complaint was filed by Bethany Morris, who had been a delegate for Camacho at the Denver Democrats’ Assembly. Halpern has long testified at the Capitol on legislation. Morris alleged that testimony proved Halpern was a lobbyist.

Maryland – A $100 Donation Ignites Ethics Questions for Baltimore County School Board

Yahoo News – Racquel Bazos (Baltimore Sun) | Published: 6/3/2026

A $100 campaign donation from the chairperson of Baltimore County’s Board of Education to a candidate seeking a seat on the board is raising questions about ethics, political influence, and the nonpartisan nature of the county’s school system. The dispute centers on more than the value of the contribution. At issue is whether a board chair should use her position, and political capital, to help shape the future makeup of the body she leads.

New Mexico – National Energy Super PAC Faces Ethics Complaint Over Spending in NM Land Commissioner Race

Source New Mexico – Patrick Lohman | Published: 5/22/2026

American Energy Action Fund, a super PAC that has thrown its weight behind a Democratic land commissioner candidate in New Mexico, is facing a state ethics complaint over its alleged failure to disclose spending details. The secretary of state’s office said the Virginia-based fund has not complied with a New Mexico law that requires out-of-state super PACs to submit certain spending records to the state.

New York – New York Lobbying Spending Sets Fourth Straight Record

MSN – Grace Jiang (Albany Times Union) | Published: 6/4/2026

For the fourth year in a row, spending to influence state government officials and lawmakers in New York set a record last year, with lobbyists and their clients reporting more than $384.8 million spent. The new record, according to a report from Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, came with a messier figure attached: $23.47 million in discrepancies between what clients said they paid and what their lobbyists reported earning. The agency resolved most of those gaps one filing at a time and is pressing the state for money to automate the work.

New York – NY Appeals Court Unanimously Sustains Blakeman’s Public Funds Bid

MSN – Timothy Fanning (Albany Times Union) | Published: 5/28/2026

A New York appeals court ruled that state elections regulators created a bureaucratic trap and faulted the Public Campaign Finance Board for rolling out new gubernatorial ticket rules without updated forms, guidance, or training before they denied potentially millions of dollars in matching funds to candidates who subsequently failed to comply with the byzantine rules. Calling the state’s handling of the rollout “irrational,” an appellate court unanimously revived Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman’s bid for public campaign money.

Oklahoma – Out-of-State Group Tests Oklahoma Law with Cruise for Political Donation Sweepstakes

KGOU – Keaton Ross (Oklahoma Watch) | Published: 6/1/2026

A Wyoming-based organization is testing Oklahoma law by attempting a cruise sweepstakes for people who contribute at least $50 to one of their preferred candidates in the state’s 2026 election cycle. The group claims status as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, which is allowed to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money and is not required under state or federal law to disclose its donors. MOGANetwork LLC could face legal challenges over the sweepstakes, which must meet strict criteria to avoid being classified as an illegal lottery, according to attorney Bob Burke.

Rhode Island – RI Ethics Commission Will Investigate If Shekarchi Can Jump to the Supreme Court

MSN – Patrick Anderson (Providence Journal) | Published: 6/2/2026

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission will investigate whether former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s bid to join the state Supreme Court violates the state’s “revolving door” law. Roger Williams University Law School Professor Michael Yelnosky has filed a complaint, arguing Shekarchi should have to wait a year before seeking a spot on the court.

The second regular session of the 104th General Assembly adjourned early in the morning on June 1, in overtime. Lawmakers approved nearly 400 bills, including a $56 billion state budget. Major legislation sent to Gov. Pritzker includes legislation prohibiting the discriminatory use of artificial intelligence in hiring and promotion processes.

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The Denver, Colorado City Council is set to consider sweeping reforms to the city’s lobbying code. Bill 26-0686 would require lobbyists to report grassroots lobbying expenditures in addition to legislative and administrative lobbying activities. The bill includes definitional changes, updated registration requirements, and additional disclosure requirements for lobbyists’ activity reports. The council next considers the legislation on June 8.

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The 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die June 1 after lawmakers passed several campaign finance and ethics bills. Legislators passed several bills targeting electioneering communications, including House Bill 459, which prohibits certain communications portraying a candidate through the use of AI; House Bill 540, which adds a disclosure requirement for digital material broadcast within 60 days before an election; and House Bill 639, which prohibits certain automated calls using the voice of a public figure created using AI. Senate Bill 495, effective on January 1, 2027, if approved by the governor, increases in-kind contributions and expenditures from $50 to $200; changes the due date of committee supplemental reports; and raises the contribution limit to unsuccessful major office candidates from $20,000 to $24,000. Lawmakers also passed House Bill 260, which allows legislators to accept transportation to foreign countries for trade, cultural, diplomatic, educational, or humanitarian purposes under certain circumstances. Unless otherwise specified, bills approved by the governor or allowed to become law without his signature will become effective August 1.

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Preparing for the upcoming summer season of state and local government officials group meetings means more than packing a suitcase and breaking out your most comfortable shoes. (I did buy an update on my black and white sneakers for the summer.) For State and Federal Communications — and for me personally — participation with the “groups” has long been a priority. It is a critical part of the government relations ecosystem and one which delivers positive dividends.

We recently made a quick inventory of our collective summer schedules and discovered our team will participate in at least 15 meetings between now and mid-August. That averages out to 1.5 meetings per week. And to be sure, we intend to take advantage of the educational programming, networking opportunities, and client engagement these gatherings provide.

Beyond simply attending, we also believe strongly in supporting these organizations through sponsorships and other forms of engagement. Sponsorships not only help make quality programming and meaningful get togethers possible, but also reflect a commitment to being an active, invested participant in the broader government relations community.

It is understood we are excited to kick off another busy conference season and look forward to reconnecting with friends, clients, and colleagues along the way. Whether it is at the airport, in a hotel lobby, walking through a convention hall, or catching up between sessions, we always value the conversations and relationships which make these meetings worthwhile. As our paths cross this summer, I hope you will take a moment to stop and say hello.

We can talk about the status of my suitcases in the future!!

EB

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A bill to change the ethics framework of the province’s city councils advanced through the legislature. On May 26, Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025, was carried on a vote for its third reading. The law would provide  that the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing a code of conduct for members of city councils and of local boards, including Toronto, which is currently controlled by the City of Toronto Act, 2006. The Act requires the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario to perform certain functions with respect to a city’s Integrity Commissioner, including providing education and training to the local Commissioner. Additionally, Ontario’s Integrity Commissioner may conduct inquiries, refer matters back to the local commissioner, and recommend that a member’s seat be declared vacant and require a city council to vote on such recommendation.

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