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On August 11, a by-election will be held in the electoral division of Arthabaska, in the Centre-du-Québec region, for a seat in the province’s National Assembly of Quebec. MNA Éric Lefebvre had resigned on March 18 to run with the […]

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July 8, 2025  •  

Ask the Expert: Gift Law

Here is your chance to “Ask the Experts” at State and Federal Communications, Inc. Send your questions to experts@stateandfed.com. (Of course, we have always been available to answer questions from clients that are specific to your needs, and we encourage you […]

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July 8, 2025  •  

Tuesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Maryland: “Lobbyists Increase Donations to Maryland Politicians by 75% Since Last Election” by Sam Janesch (Baltimore Sun) for MSN National: “ActBlue Brings in Nearly $400 Million More for Democrats Amid Trump’s Pressure on the Fundraising Platform” by Fredreka […]

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy called for special session to address education reform and the creation of a cabinet-level state Department of Agriculture. Both topics were left unfinished at the end of the regular session earlier this year. The special session will […]

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Looking for something cool to do this month? How about participating in Global Forgiveness Day on July 7th? I can’t believe that I am just finding out now about this observance!Global Forgiveness Day (formerly National Forgiveness Day) has an interesting […]

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National/Federal The First Rule in Trump’s Washington: Don’t write anything down MSN – Hannah Natanson (Washington Post) | Published: 6/29/2025 Across the Trump administration, a culture of secrecy is overtaking personnel and budget decisions, casual social interactions, and everything in […]

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Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton approved an interim study request for the Judiciary Committee to review establishing a state Foreign Agent Registration Act. The aim of the act would be to provide public transparency around political and propaganda activities […]

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July 3, 2025  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Florida: “DeSantis Vetoes Bill Aimed at Limiting Corruption in Office” by Lawrence Mower (Tampa Bay Times) for Yahoo News Michigan: “New Ballot Committee Aims to Get More Corporate, Utility Money Out of Michigan Politics” by Arpan Lobo for […]

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The 83rd session of the Legislature adjourned sine die on June 27. Lawmakers did not pass a last-minute attempt to delay Oregon’s campaign contribution limits, established last year by House Bill 4024. The limits are set to take effect in 2027, […]

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On June 30, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas denied a preliminary injunction targeted at Kansas House Bill 2106, which added new prohibitions against accepting foreign funds when engaging in activities promoting or opposing a Kansas constitutional […]

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July 2, 2025  •  

New Hampshire Legislature Adjourns

The New Hampshire General Court stands adjourned as of June 26 until the next call of the chair. A bill to prohibit corporate campaign contributions was voted down in committee. Lawmakers passed a budget for the next two years, which […]

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The General Assembly passed House Bill 6173,  the Rhode Island Anti-Bid-Rigging Act. The act prohibits two or more persons from predetermining the winning bidder of a contract proposed, offered, or otherwise submitted for competitive bidding by a government entity. Violations […]

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What started in 1993 has grown into a thriving business thanks to our incredible clients, resolute team, and supportive community. In 1993, we opened our doors with a clear vision and a strong sense of purpose: to provide outstanding service, […]

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July 2, 2025  •  

Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Kansas: “Judge Allows Kansas Law Barring Foreign Contributions to Constitutional Amendment Campaigns” by Anna Kaminski (Kansas Reflector) for Yahoo News Massachusetts: “MCAS Ballot Question Supporters Pay $4K Penalty to Resolve Late Reporting Accusations” by Chris Van Buskirk (Boston […]

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