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December 15, 2023  •  

News You Can Use Digest – December 15, 2023

National/Federal Kevin McCarthy Uses PAC to Lavish Cash on High-End Resorts, Private Jets and Fine Dining MSN – Paul Pringle and Adam Elmahrek (Los Angeles Times) | Published: 12/7/2023 As her exits Congress two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, […]

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December 14, 2023  •  

Meet our Expert – Ryan Silvestro, J.D.

What are your areas of expertise? I manage a portfolio of states, counties, and municipalities primarily located on the West Coast. Part of my experience relies on monitoring relevant legislative, regulatory, and rule-making activity and using independent judgement and discretion […]

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December 14, 2023  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Maine: “Maine Media Groups, Utilities Challenge New Law on Foreign Spending on Referendums” by Rachel Ohm for Portland Press Herald Elections National: “Supreme Court Will Review Scope of Obstruction Law That Trump Is Charged with Breaking” by Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein […]

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The Chicago City Council Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight recommended the passage of a substitute ordinance broadening the definition of registered lobbyists to include nonprofits with several exceptions to ease concerns from the nonprofit community. An ordinance was passed […]

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The Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) of New York has been tasked with redrawing the state’s congressional map by New York’s highest court. This decision to create a new map is due to a lawsuit brought against the IRC by voters […]

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December 13, 2023  •  

Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Alaska: “Alaska Campaign Watchdog Rules Anti-Ranked Choice Group Can Continue Gathering Signatures” by Iris Samuels (Anchorage Daily News) for Yahoo News New Jersey: “Judge Throws Out Suit That Tried to Block Changes to NJ Campaign Finance Law” by Ashley Balcerzak (Bergen Record) […]

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On January 1, the city of Burlington, Ontario’s new lobbyist registry bylaw comes into effect. The law effectively replaces the city’s Lobbyist Registration Policy, which passed on October 19, 2021, and came into effect January of 2022. As noted in […]

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Q: I heard some jurisdictions have training requirements for registered lobbyists. What do I need to do to comply with these requirements? A: Yes, you are correct. However, these requirements can vary greatly depending on the jurisdiction. For example, Maryland […]

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Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by the head of the state’s enforcement agency challenging the constitutionality of a recent campaign finance overhaul. The lawsuit was initially filed by former Executive Director Jeff Brindle of the […]

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December 12, 2023  •  

Tuesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Massachusetts: “Brookline School Officials Violated Massachusetts Campaign Finance Laws by Sending Emails About Tax Increases” by James Vaznis (Boston Globe) for MSN Elections Michigan: “Whitmer Signs Bills Criminalizing Election Official Intimidation, Curbing AI in Campaigns” by Beth LeBlanc for Detroit News National: “As […]

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The Commissioner of Political Practices published increases to the campaign contribution limits for the 2024-2025 election cycle. Individuals and PACs are able to contribute $1,120 per election to a candidate for governor and lieutenant governor; $790 per election to a […]

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On January 23, 2024, a special election will be held to fill a vacant seat for the 115th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives. Gov. Ned Lamont formerly announced the special election on December 8 in order to […]

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Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation inspired by the 2023 session’s chief judge battle. Senate Bill 4152 would have required lobbying groups to disclose spending on campaigns for or against gubernatorial nominees to state office, including the nomination or confirmation of […]

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The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board issued draft rule language staff considers to be potentially controversial. The language will be considered by the board’s three-member rulemaking committee at one or more public meetings to be announced at a later […]

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