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The Ethics Commission has prepared draft amendments to the Election Campaign Control Ordinance (ECCO). The proposed ECCO amendments include a provision to classify a committee’s otherwise independent payment as a “contribution” if the payment is for an advertisement duplicating materials […]

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Gov. Nikki Haley has rejected a proposed compromise on ethics oversight by the House ethics reform panel. The panel unanimously advanced a proposal in House Bill 3945 to create an independent investigative commission. The commission would consist of 12 members […]

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Q. My company is a registered lobbyist employer in California.   I do not currently meet the threshold for lobbyist registration, however, I do engage in some lobbying activity.  Am I required to disclose this activity on the company’s report? A. […]

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May 5, 2014  •  

We Still Go Red for Women

For the third year, State and Federal Communications has joined the American Heart Association in its Go Red for Women program. This year I am a member of the Circle of Red Society, and John Chames is a member of […]

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The Kansas Legislature adjourned in the early morning hours of May 3, making this the shortest legislative session in 40 years. State lawmakers passed a budget and approved funding for courts and schools, but failed to address the state’s falling […]

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The Florida Legislature adjourned its 2014 session on May 2, 2014 after passing a record $77.1 billion budget. The final day of session also saw two immigration bills passed, including one allowing undocumented immigrants attending Florida high schools to qualify […]

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May 5, 2014  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “Fewer lobbyists are passing through the revolving door from K Street to Capitol Hill” by Holly Yeager in The Washington Post. “Lobbying industry spending takes a small dip” by Allen Young in the Sacramento Business Journal. “Tech lobbies join […]

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May 2, 2014  •  

Iowa General Assembly Adjourns

The 2014 session of Iowa’s 85th General Assembly adjourned Friday, May 2, 2014. While in session, legislators considered an array of legislation, including anti-bullying and the use of medical marijuana for epilepsy patients. Legislators also agreed on the 2015 fiscal […]

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May 2, 2014  •  

Maine Legislature Adjourns

The 2nd regular session of the 126th Maine State Legislature adjourned sine die May 2, 2014. The statutory adjournment date was April 16, 2014; however the Legislature spent an additional two weeks in session. Legislators successfully overturned two vetoes by […]

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May 2, 2014  •  

See Us in Person!

  Here is our May – June calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello! April 30-May 2, 2014  OSBA Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio May 8, 2014   WGR Spring Reception, Washington, D.C. […]

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    The State and Federal Communications Research Department had the privilege of hosting Latoya Peterson, an extern from the University of Akron School of Law, this semester. We challenged her with a variety of projects, but most of her […]

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May 2, 2014  •  

News You Can Use Digest – May 2, 2014

  National: States Are Now Targets of ‘Citizens United’ Politico – Byron Tau | Published: 5/1/2014 General Majority PAC, created last year by U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s chief of staff, Susan McCue, has won legal challenges in New Jersey and Pennsylvania […]

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May 1, 2014  •  

Hawaii Senate Bill 2120 Signed into Law

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed Senate Bill 2120 into law April 25. Immediately effective upon executive approval, the legislation corrects a mistaken reference to a section of the Hawaii Revised Code meant to exempt contributions from a candidate’s immediate family […]

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May 1, 2014  •  

Our May Photo Scrapbook

 

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