Thursday's LobbyComply News Roundup - State and Federal Communications

September 27, 2018  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance

Illinois: “Cook County OK to Restrict Campaign Cash from Lawyers, Others Seeking ‘Official Action,’ Appeals Court Says” by Jason Bilyk for Cook County Report

Elections

Florida: “Will Florida’s Ex-Felons Finally Regain the Right to Vote?” by Emily Bazelon for New York Times Magazine

Ethics

National: “State Supreme Courts Increasingly Face Partisan Impeachment Threats” by Alan Greenblatt for Governing

National: “Feds Turn Focus to UAW Presidents: Did they misspend union dues?” by Tresa Baldas for Detroit Free Press

National: “Rep. Keith Ellison Calls for U.S. House to Investigate Abuse Allegation Against Him” by Jessie Van Berkel for Minneapolis Star Tribune

California: “Drunken Threat to Lobbyist Draws Reprimand for California Lawmaker” by Alexei Koseff for Sacramento Bee

Missouri: “Greitens’ Staff Used Secret Texting App with Allies Outside Governor’s Office” by Jason Hancock for Kansas City Star

New York: “Crystal Run Did Raise a Red Flag” by Chris Bragg (Albany Times Union) for WRAL

North Dakota: “Groups Speak Out Against N.D.’s Measure 1, Call Anti-Corruption Amendment Poorly Written” by Tracy Briggs (Forum News Service) for Bismarck Tribune

Lobbying

Oklahoma: “Oklahoma Ethics Commission Hit with Federal Lawsuit Over Gift Rules” by Nolan Clay for The Oklahoman

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