October 13, 2016 •
Reno, Nevada, Adopts Lobbying Ordinance
On October 12, the City Council adopted a new lobbying law for the city of Reno, Nevada. The Registration and Regulation of Lobbyists ordinance requires lobbyists to register with the city clerk, to inform the city of their clients, and […]
On October 12, the City Council adopted a new lobbying law for the city of Reno, Nevada.
The Registration and Regulation of Lobbyists ordinance requires lobbyists to register with the city clerk, to inform the city of their clients, and to wear lobbyist badges when in City Hall. The ordinance also includes civil and criminal penalties.
The new law will take effect on January 1, 2017.
October 13, 2016 •
Yukon Territory General Election Called for November 7, 2016
On October 7, Premier Darrell Pasloski announced Yukon’s general election to elect the 34th Yukon Legislative Assembly will be held on November 7, 2016. Pasloski also directed Yukon’s Commissioner Doug Philips to dissolve the 33rd Legislative Assembly and to issue […]
On October 7, Premier Darrell Pasloski announced Yukon’s general election to elect the 34th Yukon Legislative Assembly will be held on November 7, 2016. Pasloski also directed Yukon’s Commissioner Doug Philips to dissolve the 33rd Legislative Assembly and to issue the writs of election.
The November election period will extend from October 7, the date the writ was issued, to the return date of the writ, which will occur on Monday, November 14.
October 13, 2016 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying New York: “Lobbying Cuomo: How to get the governor on your side” by David Howard King for Gotham Gazette Campaign Finance Michigan: “Secretive Funds Allow Michigan Lawmakers to Accept Corporate Cash” by Craig Mauger (Michigan Campaign Finance Network) and […]
Lobbying
New York: “Lobbying Cuomo: How to get the governor on your side” by David Howard King for Gotham Gazette
Campaign Finance
Michigan: “Secretive Funds Allow Michigan Lawmakers to Accept Corporate Cash” by Craig Mauger (Michigan Campaign Finance Network) and Emily Lawler for MLive.com
Ethics
“Chelsea Flagged ‘Serious Concerns’ about Clinton Foundation Conflicts” by Kenneth Vogel for Politico
New York: “Disclosure Law for Outside Income Often Ignored, Rarely Enforced” by Chris Bragg for Albany Times Union
Elections
“Trump Faces a Slew of New Allegations of Sexual Assault” by David Graham for The Atlantic
“Gerrymandering Helped Republicans Take Control of Congress, but Now It’s Tearing Them Apart Over Trump” by Lisa Mascaro for Los Angeles Times
“Hillary Clinton, Paul Ryan and the Relationship That Could Shape Washington” by Robert Costa and Philip Rucker for Washington Post
“Group’s Tactic on Hillary Clinton: Sue her again and again” by Jonathan Mahler for New York Times
Florida: “Federal Judge Swipes at Scott’s Political ‘Poppycock,’ Extends Fla. Voter Registration Deadline” by Daniel Ducassi and Marc Caputo for Politico
Texas: “San Antonio Cops Face Discipline for Wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ Hats in Trump Video” by Derek Hawkins for Washington Post
October 12, 2016 •
No Special Election Following Death of Wisconsin Senator
State Sen. Rick Gudex took his own life on October 12, 2016. Gudex was elected to represent District 18 in 2012 and served in 2015 as the president pro tempore before announcing he would not run for re-election in 2016. […]
State Sen. Rick Gudex took his own life on October 12, 2016. Gudex was elected to represent District 18 in 2012 and served in 2015 as the president pro tempore before announcing he would not run for re-election in 2016. Gudex was a former mayor of Mayville and also a member of the Fond du Lac Common Council.
Gov. Scott Walker does not plan to call a special election to fill Gudex’s seat as the Nov. 8 election is less than a month away, leaving the seat vacant until January when the new term begins.
October 12, 2016 •
Fall Legislative Assembly Session Cancelled in British Columbia
The provincial government cancelled the fall 2016 legislative session on the day it was scheduled to begin. Another session is not intended until February ahead of the May 9, 2017, general election. The Official Opposition is calling for the Legislature […]
The provincial government cancelled the fall 2016 legislative session on the day it was scheduled to begin. Another session is not intended until February ahead of the May 9, 2017, general election.
The Official Opposition is calling for the Legislature to meet in October to introduce the 2017 provincial budget and to address funding to remedy the current housing crisis and loopholes in the province’s rent control laws.
This is the third time in five years the fall session has been cancelled.
Photo of the main block of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings by Ryan Bushby on Wikimedia Commons.
October 12, 2016 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Coke and Pepsi Give Millions to Public Health, Then Lobby Against It” by Anahad O’Connor for New York Times “Filmmaker Says Lobbying Firm Tried to ‘Thwart’ Screening of Documentary Critical of Herbalife” by Emily Heil for Washington Post Florida: […]
Lobbying
“Coke and Pepsi Give Millions to Public Health, Then Lobby Against It” by Anahad O’Connor for New York Times
“Filmmaker Says Lobbying Firm Tried to ‘Thwart’ Screening of Documentary Critical of Herbalife” by Emily Heil for Washington Post
Florida: “Broward Health Begins Lobbyist Registration – 12 Years and Millions in Contracts Late” by Dan Christensen for FloridaBulldog.org
Hawaii: “How Hawaii Companies Pay to Party It Up with Public Officials” by Chad Blair for Honolulu Civil Beat
Campaign Finance
“WikiLeaks Hack Reveals Cozy Relationship between Clinton Campaign, Super PAC” by Jonathan Swan for The Hill
Alaska: “Lobbyist Bankrolled PAC Run by State Lawmaker Is Legal, APOC Staff Says” by Austin Baird for KTUU
Texas: “Dark Money Law Keeps PACs Busy” by Jo Clifton for Austin Monitor
Ethics
“Head of State Watchdog Agency Steps Down” by Paula Dobbyn for KTUU
Elections
“For Many Women, Trump’s ‘Locker Room Talk’ Brings Memories of Abuse” by Jonathan Mahler for New York Times
“How NBC Finished Second on the Trump Video Story” by John Koblin and Michael Grynbaum for New York Times
October 11, 2016 •
Head of Alaska’s Public Offices Commission Resigns
The head of the Alaska Public Offices Commission, Paul Dauphinais, has resigned. Dauphinais did not give a reason for the departure. Heather Hebdon, campaign disclosure coordinator, will act as the interim executive director until a permanent replacement is selected.
The head of the Alaska Public Offices Commission, Paul Dauphinais, has resigned. Dauphinais did not give a reason for the departure.
Heather Hebdon, campaign disclosure coordinator, will act as the interim executive director until a permanent replacement is selected.
October 11, 2016 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying California: “State Lawmakers Got about $873,000 in Freebies Last Year, but the Gifts Can Be Difficult to Track” by Matt Fountain for San Louis Obispo Tribune Oklahoma: “Oklahoma Legislator Wants Lawmakers Off Lobbyist Welfare” by Barbara Hoberock for Tulsa […]
Lobbying
California: “State Lawmakers Got about $873,000 in Freebies Last Year, but the Gifts Can Be Difficult to Track” by Matt Fountain for San Louis Obispo Tribune
Oklahoma: “Oklahoma Legislator Wants Lawmakers Off Lobbyist Welfare” by Barbara Hoberock for Tulsa World
Campaign Finance
Missouri: “Aldermen Pass Legislation Limiting Campaign Contributions to $10,000 in St. Louis Elections” by Koran Addo for St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Montana: “Can Motl Serve as State’s Campaign and Ethics Cop until 2019?” by Troy Carter for Bozeman Daily Chronicle
New York: “The New York City Campaign Finance Board and Its Scofflaws” by Samar Khurshid and Jarrett Murphy for Gotham Gazette
Ethics
Illinois: “Chicago Politicians Warned on Use of Coveted Face-Value Cubs Playoff Tickets” by Hal Dardick for Chicago Tribune
New York: “At Graft Scandal’s Center, a Lobbyist with a Long History in the Cuomo Orbit” by Vivian Yee for New York Times
Elections
“Leaked Speech Excerpts Show a Hillary Clinton at Ease with Wall Street” by Amy Chozick, Nicholas Confessore, and Michael Barbaro for New York Times
“Paul Ryan Won’t Defend or Campaign for Trump Ahead of Election” by Kelsey Snell and Juliet Eilperin for Washington Post
The Board of Aldermen passed two bills on October 7 to establish campaign contribution limits and clarify gift reporting. Board Bill 53 limits campaign contributions in city elections to $10,000 per election cycle. Violations could result in 90 days of […]
The Board of Aldermen passed two bills on October 7 to establish campaign contribution limits and clarify gift reporting.
Board Bill 53 limits campaign contributions in city elections to $10,000 per election cycle. Violations could result in 90 days of jail and a $500 fine. If signed by Mayor Francis Slay, the bill would be effective April 6, 2017, just after the spring mayoral election.
Board Bill 126 requires elected officials to report gifts and travel expenses valued at $375 or more when given by interested persons. Violating the reporting requirement would result in docked pay. Currently, the code requires reporting of gifts exceeding $250, but it is not clear whether public officials are reporting gifts as required.
Photo of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis by Daniel Schwen in Wikimedia Commons.
October 10, 2016 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying “Trump Transition Team and GOP Lobbyists Are Inching Toward Mutual Acceptance” by Catherine Ho for Washington Post “Lobbyists Test Post-Crisis Rules for Boards” by Theo Francis and Brody Mullins (Wall Street Journal) for Investor Relations Alabama: “Gifts to Teachers […]
Lobbying
“Trump Transition Team and GOP Lobbyists Are Inching Toward Mutual Acceptance” by Catherine Ho for Washington Post
“Lobbyists Test Post-Crisis Rules for Boards” by Theo Francis and Brody Mullins (Wall Street Journal) for Investor Relations
Alabama: “Gifts to Teachers Worth More Than $25 Can Be OK, Ethics Commission Says” by Mike Cason for AL.com
Campaign Finance
“Tight Governors’ Races Loosen Political Purse Strings” by Ben Wieder for Center for Public Integrity
“With Senate Control at Stake, Koch Groups Start Endorsing by Name” by Carl Hulse for New York Times
Colorado: “Ruling Against Colorado Disclosure Law Left Intact” by Kenneth Doyle for Bloomberg BNA
Ethics
Texas: “Texas Senator Calls State Ethics Commission ‘Arrogant’ and ‘Haught’” by Jim Malewitz for Texas Tribune
Elections
“The Time I Found Donald Trump’s Tax Records in My Mailbox” by Susanne Craig for New York Times
“Trump Recorded Having Extremely Lewd Conversation About Women in 2005” by David Fahrenthold for Washington Post
“In Second Debate, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Spar in Bitter, Personal Terms” by Patrick Healy and Jonathan Martin for New York Times
October 7, 2016 •
State and Federal at 2016 State & Local Government Relations Conference
President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, Inc., Elizabeth Bartz, together with staff members Renae Bomba, Sarah Gray, and Chris Patrizi, recently attended the 2016 Public Affairs Council State and Local Government Relations Conference in Alexandria, VA, from September […]
President and CEO of State and Federal Communications, Inc., Elizabeth Bartz, together with staff members Renae Bomba, Sarah Gray, and Chris Patrizi, recently attended the 2016 Public Affairs Council State and Local Government Relations Conference in Alexandria, VA, from September 26 to 28, 2016.
The Public Affairs Council did a great job in presenting attendees with the latest trends in government relations and the opportunity to network with industry professionals. Attendees of the conference heard speakers covering a wide array of topics aimed at providing practical tips for state government relations professionals. Break-out session subjects included presentations and discussions on state legislative predictions, public attitudes toward business, engaging local communities, using social media to build relationships with legislators, and state-level lobbying compliance.
State and Federal Communications, Inc. was the proud sponsor of the conference’s networking breakfast held Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
For more information on the Public Affairs Council please visit http://pac.org/.
October 7, 2016 •
New Mexico Special Session Adjourns
The special session adjourned sine die on October 6, 2016. Lawmakers approved a budget fix, and the controversial death penalty bill failed to pass the Senate. Per New Mexico law, the fundraising ban concludes at the time of adjournment.
The special session adjourned sine die on October 6, 2016.
Lawmakers approved a budget fix, and the controversial death penalty bill failed to pass the Senate.
Per New Mexico law, the fundraising ban concludes at the time of adjournment.
October 7, 2016 •
NYCU Video Digest – October 7, 2016
See what’s happening in government relations this week in our News You Can Use Video Digest. Enjoy!
See what’s happening in government relations this week in our News You Can Use Video Digest. Enjoy!
October 7, 2016 •
Ontario Bill Banning Corporate Contributions Moves Forward
On October 4, Ontario’s campaign finance bill banning corporate contributions was referred to a standing committee. Bill 2, Election Finances Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016, was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in September to amend the current campaign […]
On October 4, Ontario’s campaign finance bill banning corporate contributions was referred to a standing committee. Bill 2, Election Finances Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016, was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in September to amend the current campaign finance laws.
The bill prohibits corporations, unions, and unincorporated groups not affiliated with political parties from making political contributions to parties, candidates, constituency associations, and nomination and leadership contestants.
Individuals, who may now make political contributions in the amount of up to $33,250, would be limited to maximum contributions of $3,600. Specifically, an individual could give $1,200 to a party each year, $1,200 to the candidates of a party in an election period, and $1,200 to the constituency associations and nomination contestants of a party each year. Additionally, individuals would be limited to giving a maximum of $1,200 to each leadership contestant of a party per calendar year. Among the other changes in the bill are disclosure requirements for political parties concerning fundraisers.
If passed, the law would come into force on January 1, 2017.
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