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Yesterday President Barack Obama signed an executive order to prevent federal vendors from prohibiting their employees from inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation with fellow workers. The April 8 order, titled “Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information,” is intended […]

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A lawsuit has been filed by the Institute for Justice, joined by several donors and candidates, challenging a Minnesota campaign finance law. Under section 10A.27(11) of the Minnesota Statutes, the “special sources limit” prohibits a campaign from raising more than […]

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April 9, 2014  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. Hawaii’s SB 2629 Lobbyist Disclosure Bill passes House: “Hawaii lawmakers plow through mountain of bills” by Cathy Bussewitz and Sam Eifling  (Associated Press) in The Republic. Wisconsin: “Dem legislator: Lobbyists don’t bother talking to us […]

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  Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of State and Federal Communications, and Senior Compliance Associate Jim Warner are attending the State Government Affairs Council’s 2014 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California. This year’s conference promises a great combination of expert […]

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April 8, 2014  •  

Liberals Win Majority in Quebec Election

A special election was held in Quebec on April 7, resulting in a new majority government. Premier Pauline Marois, leader of the Parti Quebecois, called the election hoping her party would garner a majority of seats within the National Assembly. […]

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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has submitted technical changes to the General Assembly on the major ethics legislation passed this session, including a change to the effective date of the legislation. The legislation enacts a limit on gifts from lobbyists and […]

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Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. Ottawa, Canada: “City rules allow lobbyists to donate to councillors’ campaigns” by Joanne Chianello in the Ottawa Citizen. Campaign Finance “FEC Publishes New Contribution Limits for 2013-2014” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call. Delaware: […]

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The Charlotte City Council has appointed a new mayor after the abrupt resignation of former mayor Patrick Cannon following his arrest on federal corruption charges. North Carolina State Senator Dan Clodfelter was named mayor of Charlotte and will be sworn-in […]

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April 8, 2014  •  

Maryland General Assembly Adjourns

The General Assembly adjourned late Monday, April 7, 2014, after approving bills to decriminalize marijuana and raise the state minimum wage. Legislators also approved two lobbying bills addressing ethics training requirements and lobbyist certifications of authorization to lobby. The new […]

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April 7, 2014  •  

Iowa Corporate Contribution Ban Upheld

Corporations in Iowa are still prohibited from making campaign contributions, despite an attempt by non-profit corporation Iowa Right to Life Committee, Inc. to remove the ban. The Supreme Court of the United States denied review of the Eighth Circuit Court […]

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April 7, 2014  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “Lobbyists kick in for Ready for Hillary” by Anna Palmer in Politico. Alabama: “Lobbying for former Alabama Legislature limited” by The Associated Press in the Daily Press. Kentucky: “Ethics Reporter: Health care lobbying tops spending list first two months […]

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A jury verdict has ordered the state to pay Stacey Kalberman $700,000 for unfairly forcing her from office. The jury found the former director of the ethics commission was unfairly forced from office as retribution for investigating Gov. Nathan Deal’s […]

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Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of State and Federal Communications, is appearing as a panelist at the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) 2014 Conference in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 6. Bartz, who is a graduate of Kent State University’s School […]

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Beginning August 1, 2014, a lobbyist may not lobby a public official while at the Utah Capitol Hill complex unless the lobbyist is wearing a newly required name tag in plain view. House Bill 246, which Governor Gary Herbert signed […]

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