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According to the American Civil Liberties Union (A.C.L.U.) and New York Civil Liberties Union (N.Y.C.L.U.), Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will not enforce certain provisions of the ethics law passed in 2016. Specifically, Schneiderman is holding off on enforcing provisions of […]

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National: Russian Hackers Find Ready Bullhorns in the Media New York Times – Max Fisher | Published: 1/8/2017 Reporters have always relied on sources who provide critical information for self-interested reasons. The duty is to publicize information that serves the public interest without […]

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January 12, 2017  •  

The Guidebooks Are on Their Way!

We are sending out the 2017 Compliance Laws Guidebook for Government Relations Professionals ™ today! Our clients rave about this handy resource. Keep an eye out for this value-added benefit. If you would like to know more about the guidebook […]

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Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and Republican legislators say that rulings made by Commissioner of Political Practices Jonathan Motl in 2017 could be challenged by those affected if the court does not have the authority to change his confirmation. Motl […]

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January 12, 2017  •  

Thursday Government Relations News Roundup

Lobbying Connecticut: “CT’s Largest Lobbying Firms Led by Women” by Patricia Daddona for HartfordBusiness.com Florida: “Brevard County Commissioners Reject Lobbying Rules” by Dave Berman for Florida Today Missouri: “Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley Announces New Ethics Policy” by Jason Hancock […]

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On Tuesday, January 10, the D.C. Council introduced several bills aimed at limiting big donors’ influence and increasing transparency in campaign fundraising. Citizens have accused Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, a Democrat, of participating in pay-to-play politics. One of the bills […]

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January 11, 2017  •  

Missouri Ethics Bill Moves Through House

A Missouri ethics bill, being fast-tracked through the House, cleared committee yesterday with just three dissenting votes. The bill would prohibit legislators from receiving certain gifts from lobbyists. Exemptions to the proposed ban would include honorary plaques, flowers and gifts […]

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Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley implemented a new ethics policy on Tuesday, January 10. His employees are now prohibited from accepting gifts from lobbyists. The policy also prohibits staff from discussing business of the attorney general’s office with anyone attempting […]

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced he will send the General Assembly a package of proposals aimed at campaign finance and voter law reforms. The campaign finance proposal will seek to ban the personal use of campaign funds and he would like […]

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Yesterday, the U.S Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on a lower court order to hold special elections in November 2017 for North Carolina General Assembly seats in unconstitutionally gerrymandered districts. The temporary stay of the lower court’s decision will […]

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January 11, 2017  •  

Iowa Special Election House District 89

Gov. Terry Branstad called a special election for House District 89. Democrat Jim Lykam resigned after winning the Senate District 45 seat previously held by Sen. Joe Seng, who passed away on September 16, 2016. The special election for House […]

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January 11, 2017  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News Roundup

Lobbying Colorado: “Denver Council Approves Gift-Report Rules That Require More Frequency, Better Access” by Jon Murray for Denver Post Campaign Finance “Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Education Pick, Plays Hardball with Her Wealth” by Noam Scheiber for New York Times Alaska: “Group […]

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Almost immediately upon being sworn in as Missouri governor, Eric Greitens issued an executive order banning lobbyist gifts to executive branch employees. The order also establishes a revolving door provision, prohibiting gubernatorial staff from lobbying his office after leaving their […]

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January 10, 2017  •  

Tuesday Government Relations News Roundup

Lobbying “Trump Insiders Head for Big K Street Paydays” by Isaac Arnsdorf and Kenneth Vogel for Politico Indiana: “Tighter Rules Still Not Strict Enough for Some Lawmakers” by Maureen Hayden for Batesville Herald-Tribune Massachusetts: “City Hall Promised Lobbying Reform. Nothing […]

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