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The Board of Supervisors resumed a series of discussions on ethics legislation introduced last year by City Attorney Dennis Herrera and Board of Supervisors President David Chiu. Ordinance 130374 would amend the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to expand the […]

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The lieutenant governor’s office could be vacant if Glenn McConnell is selected as the College of Charleston’s next president on July 1. Senate President Pro Tempore John Courson is next in line to become lieutenant governor, but said he would […]

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A federal lobbyist who allegedly failed to file numerous disclosure reports could face up to $5.2 million in fines. According to the Washington Post, Alan Mauk and his lobbying firm did not file 26 or more quarterly and semi-annual lobbyist […]

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Lobbying “Wide-Ranging Bill Seeks to Shine More Light on Lobbying and Regulatory Process” by Charles S. Clark in Government Executive. Kansas:  “Legislator proposes to ban judicial lobbyists” by Andy Marso in The Topeka Capital-Journal. Ohio: “Lobbyists spent $609K on state […]

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The State Ethics Commission has called a public hearing to introduce new rules regarding lobbying complaints. The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on May 9, 2014, at the Capehart Crocker House, Commission Meeting Room, 424 North Blount Street, […]

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On March 13, a bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives requiring increased disclosure from lobbyists and public officials. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley introduced the Transparency in Government Act. The act, House Resolution 4245, makes several changes to […]

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March 17, 2014  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “Lobbyists stick with Putin” by Kevin Bogardus in The Hill. Canada: “Lobbyists looking to give back with new pro bono advocacy organization” by Mark Burgess in The Hill Times. Colorado: “Investigation: Lobbyists skipped $90K in fines to Colorado” by […]

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The city of Lakewood, Colorado revised its campaign finance ordinance; the new provisions are effective April 1. The most notable change is a shift away from state law. Colorado allows any municipality with an adopted ordinance covering any issue addressed […]

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March 14, 2014  •  

AGRP Member Spotlight on Elizabeth Bartz

Along with their stunning new website, the Association of Government Relations Professionals has launched a member spotlight series. We are proud to say Elizabeth Bartz is the first member to be featured. Take a look at “4 Questions with a […]

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March 14, 2014  •  

Utah Legislature Adjourns 2014 Session

The Utah Legislature adjourned its 2014 session sine die on March 13, 2014. Governor Gary Herbert has until April 2 to veto or sign legislation. The Governor does not possess a pocket veto. May 12 is the last day a […]

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        Federal: Activist Lawyer Aims to Drop Campaign Restrictions USA Today – Fredreka Schouten | Published: 3/10/2014 Dan Backer is on a campaign finance crusade. Many of the lawyer’s far-fetched proposals have been rejected by federal regulators. But […]

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March 13, 2014  •  

Thursday News Roundup

Lobbying “Who says lobbyists can’t win elections?” by Byron Tau in Politico. “Business groups: Don’t go overboard on Russia sanctions” by Doug Palmer, Adam Behsudi, Matthew Korade and Andrew Restuccia in Politico. Kansas: “House panel studies bill adjusting definition of […]

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The Service Employees International Union has agreed to pay a $199,000 fine in a settlement agreement arising out of allegations of campaign finance violations. This fine is the second-largest in the history of the state. The violations were a result […]

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March 12, 2014  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. “Inside a K Street success story” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “Bitcoin Foundation Adds Ex-PayPal Lobbyist, Clinton Official” by Carter Dougherty in Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Alabama: “Bill to limit Ala. legislator lobbying revised” […]

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