December 12, 2017 •
San Francisco, California Mayor Ed Lee Dies Suddenly
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died in the early hours of December 12 after suffering an apparent heart attack. The President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, London Breed, is now the acting mayor of San Francisco. The Board […]
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died in the early hours of December 12 after suffering an apparent heart attack.
The President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, London Breed, is now the acting mayor of San Francisco.
The Board of Supervisors may now vote to make Breed the temporary mayor or choose another candidate.
If a majority of the remaining 10 supervisors cannot agree on a candidate, Breed would remain in the office until the June 2018 election.
December 12, 2017 •
Tuesday’s Government and Ethics News Roundup
Lobbying Canada: “Ethics, Lobbying Commissioners Can Work More Closely Together: Nominee” by Beatrice Britneff for iPolitics.ca Kentucky: “Law Which Prohibits Legislators Accepting ‘Anything of Value’ from Lobbyists Has Been Ruled Unconstitutional by U.S. District Court Judge” by Don Weber for […]
Lobbying
Canada: “Ethics, Lobbying Commissioners Can Work More Closely Together: Nominee” by Beatrice Britneff for iPolitics.ca
Kentucky: “Law Which Prohibits Legislators Accepting ‘Anything of Value’ from Lobbyists Has Been Ruled Unconstitutional by U.S. District Court Judge” by Don Weber for Spectrum News
Campaign Finance
“State Lawmakers Blur Line Between Public, Personal Interests” by Ryan Foley (Associated Press) and Liz Essley Whyte for Center for Public Integrity
“Aide to U.S. Rep. Bob Brady Pleads Guilty in Probe of Payoff to 2012 Campaign Rival” by Jeremy Roebuck for Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania: “Sands Shareholder Challenging Pennsylvania’s Ban on Casino Industry Political Giving” by Peter Hall and Steve Esack for Allentown Morning Call
Ethics
Alabama: “Birmingham Water Works Chair, Others Charged on Corruption Probe” by John Archibald for AL.com
California: “Matt Dababneh Will Resign from California Assembly After Sex Assault Allegation” by Alexei Koseff for Sacramento Bee
Florida: “Flagler Prevails in Fight over ‘Malicious’ Ethics Complaints” by Matt Bruce for Daytona Beach News-Journal
Michigan: “Chuck Rizzo Sr. Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Conspiracy in Macomb Trash-Hauling Probe” by Tresa Baldas and Ann Zaniewski for Detroit Free Press
Wisconsin: “John Doe Judge to Step Down Because of Tweets He Posted About the Case” by Patrick Marley and Jason Stein for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Elections
“For Trump Adviser at Center of Russia Probe, a Rapid Rise and Dramatic Fall in His Ancestral Land” by Griff White for Washington Post
Redistricting
“Supreme Court Will Take Up a Second Gerrymandering Case This Term” by Robert Barnes for Washington Post
December 11, 2017 •
California Gov. Brown Calls Special Election to Fill Assembly District 39 Seat
Gov. Jerry Brown called a special election to fill California’s Assembly District 39 seat. A primary election will be held April 3 with a potential runoff to follow on June 5. The seat opened after Raul Bocanegra resigned amid sexual […]
Gov. Jerry Brown called a special election to fill California’s Assembly District 39 seat.
A primary election will be held April 3 with a potential runoff to follow on June 5.
The seat opened after Raul Bocanegra resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations.
December 11, 2017 •
Al Franken’s Senate Seat Up for Grabs in November 2018 Special Election
U.S. Sen. Al Franken announced he would step down amid sexual harassment allegations on December 7, 2018. Franken’s resignation allows Gov. Mark Dayton to make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until the special election is held. Dayton has […]
U.S. Sen. Al Franken announced he would step down amid sexual harassment allegations on December 7, 2018.
Franken’s resignation allows Gov. Mark Dayton to make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until the special election is held.
Dayton has yet to announce an appointment for Franken’s seat.
The special election will be held on November 6, 2018, and the special primary election will be held on August 14, 2018.
December 11, 2017 •
Michigan Special Election Called to Replace U.S. Rep. Conyers
Gov. Rick Snyder has called a special election to fill the vacancy for the 13th District of the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. John Conyers resigned on December 6, 2017, amid sexual harassment allegations. The special general election will be […]
Gov. Rick Snyder has called a special election to fill the vacancy for the 13th District of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. John Conyers resigned on December 6, 2017, amid sexual harassment allegations.
The special general election will be held on November 6, 2018.
The special primary election will be held on August 7, 2018.
December 11, 2017 •
Special Elections Called for Minnesota House District 23B and Senate District 54
Gov. Mark Dayton has called special elections for House District 23B and Senate District 54. The special elections will be held on February 12, 2018. State Rep. Tony Cornish and state Sen. Dan Schoen both resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. […]
Gov. Mark Dayton has called special elections for House District 23B and Senate District 54. The special elections will be held on February 12, 2018.
State Rep. Tony Cornish and state Sen. Dan Schoen both resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.
A special primary, if necessary, will be held on January 29, 2018.
December 11, 2017 •
By-Election to be Held for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord (Quebec) Seat of Canadian House of Commons
On December 5, Elections Canada announced a by-election for the House of Commons will be held for the seat for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord (Quebec). The seat was vacated by MP Denis Lemieux, who announced his plan to resign in November for […]
On December 5, Elections Canada announced a by-election for the House of Commons will be held for the seat for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord (Quebec). The seat was vacated by MP Denis Lemieux, who announced his plan to resign in November for family reasons.
On December 4, Stéphane Perrault, Acting Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat was vacant. Canadian law requires the date of this by-election be announced between December 15, 2017, and June 2, 2018, which will signal the start of the by-election period.
December 8, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – December 8, 2017
Recapping a busy week in government, campaign finance and ethics news in this week’s video digest.
Recapping a busy week in government, campaign finance and ethics news in this week’s video digest.
December 8, 2017 •
Special Elections Announced for Georgia House and Senate
Two special elections will take place in the beginning of the new year to fill vacancies in the House and Senate. Secretary of State Brian Kemp set special elections for House District 111 and Senate District 17 for January 9, […]
Two special elections will take place in the beginning of the new year to fill vacancies in the House and Senate.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp set special elections for House District 111 and Senate District 17 for January 9, 2018, with a runoff, if necessary, scheduled for February 6.
Sen. Rick Jeffares resigned the District 17 seat to run for lieutenant governor, while Rep. Brian Strickland stepped down from the District 111 seat to run for the District 17 seat. Jeffares has endorsed Strickland to take his place.
December 8, 2017 •
Federal Judge Issues Injunction for Kentucky Campaign Finance and Ethics Laws Ruled Unconstitutional
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has issued a permanent injunction, prohibiting certain portions of state campaign finance and ethics law from being enforced. Earlier this year, U.S. District Judge William Bertelsman ruled the prohibition on […]
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has issued a permanent injunction, prohibiting certain portions of state campaign finance and ethics law from being enforced.
Earlier this year, U.S. District Judge William Bertelsman ruled the prohibition on lobbyists providing gifts and campaign contributions to lawmakers unconstitutional. The judge also found the definition of caucus campaign committee unconstitutional because it only refers to Republican or Democratic caucuses.
Pending appeal, the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance and the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission continued enforcing these statutory provisions. Now, KREF and KLEC are permanently enjoined from doing so.
December 8, 2017 •
Friday’s Government, Ethics and Campaign Finance News Roundup
Campaign Finance Democrat Doug Jones has raised and spent far more money than Roy Moore in bid for U.S. Senate seat by Brian Lawson for WHNT Missouri: Former Jackson County executive Mike Sanders accused of using disabled man to pocket […]
Campaign Finance
Democrat Doug Jones has raised and spent far more money than Roy Moore in bid for U.S. Senate seat by Brian Lawson for WHNT
Missouri: Former Jackson County executive Mike Sanders accused of using disabled man to pocket campaign donations by Dave D’Marko for Fox4KC
Rhode Island: Two lawmakers fined by R.I. Elections Board for campaign-finance breaches by Patrick Anderson for The Providence Journal
Ethics
House Ethics Committee To Investigate Blake Farenthold For Sexual Harassment Allegations by Shreesha Ghosh for The International Business Times
Ex-Ethics director to file second ethics complaint against Conway by John Bowden for The Hill
Rep. Trent Franks of Texas resigns amid Ethics investigation by Alan Fram for WJLA
Rep. Devin Nunes cleared of allegations that he disclosed classified information in Russia investigation by Sarah Wire for The Los Angeles Times
Lobbying
California: Backlash ripples through California politics after women denounce sexual harassment by Calmatters for The Press Enterprise
Canada: Premier’s chief of staff admits late filing, appears to break lobbying rules from Yahoo! News
Florida: Gubernatorial candidate Graham proposes reforms to prevent sexual harassment by Troy Kinsey for Spectrum News 9
December 7, 2017 •
Helping the Mighty Quilting Group
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio has an amazing group offering comfort to some wonderful people in need. Each month, members of the Women’s Philoptochos Society are creating lovely quilts for the military, special quilts for those in burn […]
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio has an amazing group offering comfort to some wonderful people in need.
Each month, members of the Women’s Philoptochos Society are creating lovely quilts for the military, special quilts for those in burn units, and for many other people in need! As well as being comfy, these hand-crafted quilts are works of art made with loving care.
State and Federal Communications is proud to do its part by sponsoring the cost of shipping for these precious gifts.
December 7, 2017 •
Thursday’s Government and Ethics News Roundup
Campaign Finance Kentucky: Did Jeff Hoover Violate Campaign Finance Laws? It’s Unclear by Lisa Autry for WEKU New Jersey: N.J. power broker DiVincenzo settles campaign-finance case for $20,000 by Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer Ethics Arizona: Arizona, tax money […]
Campaign Finance
Kentucky: Did Jeff Hoover Violate Campaign Finance Laws? It’s Unclear by Lisa Autry for WEKU
New Jersey: N.J. power broker DiVincenzo settles campaign-finance case for $20,000 by Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer
Ethics
Arizona: Arizona, tax money to be used for House ethics investigation by Howard Fischer for The Arizona Daily Sun
Florida: City introduces new ethics ordinances by Mariel Carbone for WCTV
Massachusetts: State Senate opens ethics inquiry into Stan Rosenberg by Joshua Miller for The Boston Globe
Vermont: Scott adds sexual harassment clause to code of ethics by Neal Goswami for WCAX
Lobbying
Lobbyists push GOP in last-minute scramble to save tax breaks by Theodoric Meyer, Aaron Lorenzo and Colin Wilhelm for Politico
Healthcare lobbyists not optimistic on changing GOP tax bill by Harris Meyer for Modern Healthcare
December 6, 2017 •
Voters in California Elect Wendy Carrillo to the Assembly District 51 Seat
Democrat Wendy Carrillo defeated Democrat Luis Lopez in a special election to fill the California Assembly District 51 seat. Carrillo is a former union organizer and radio host who has the endorsement of the state Democratic party. The seat was […]
Democrat Wendy Carrillo defeated Democrat Luis Lopez in a special election to fill the California Assembly District 51 seat. Carrillo is a former union organizer and radio host who has the endorsement of the state Democratic party.
The seat was left open after Democrat Jimmy Gomez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in July.
Carrillo and Lopez advanced to Tuesday’s election by finishing first and second among 13 candidates in an October 3 primary.
Lopez conceded late Tuesday, December 5.
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