January 13, 2022 •
Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance Maryland: “Howard County Council Member Outraged by Denial of Matching Campaign Funds, Calling It Political Manipulation” by Katie Long (Baltimore Sun) for MSN Ohio: “Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues FEC Over Ohio Dark Money Group” by Nick Evans for […]
Campaign Finance
Maryland: “Howard County Council Member Outraged by Denial of Matching Campaign Funds, Calling It Political Manipulation” by Katie Long (Baltimore Sun) for MSN
Ohio: “Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues FEC Over Ohio Dark Money Group” by Nick Evans for Ohio Capital Journal
Tennessee: “Nashville Council Member Jonathan Hall Faces 14 Potential Campaign Finance Violations” by Cassandra Stephenson (The Tennessean) for MSN
Elections
Arizona: “Cyber Ninjas, the Firm Behind the Audit in Arizona’s Maricopa County, Says It’s Closing and Letting All Its Employees Go” by Cheryl Teh for Business Insider
Colorado: “Mesa County Clerk Who Embraced Conspiracy Theories Given 3 Days to Accept Election Security Oversight” by Saja Hindi for Denver Post
Legislative Issues
Wisconsin: “Supreme Court Clears Way for Liberal Group to Depose Assembly Speaker Robin Vos” by Patrick Marley (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) for Yahoo News
Lobbying
National: “When Lobbyists and Legislators Socialize, Lobbyists Are More Likely to Get What They Want” by Sara Sadhwani, Pamela Lopez, Christian Grose, and Antoine Yoshinaka for MSN
Redistricting
North Carolina: “North Carolina Court Declines to Toss Out GOP-Drawn House Map” by Ally Mutnick (Politico) for Yahoo News
January 12, 2022 •
Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Elections New York: “GOP Sues Over Law Letting Noncitizens Vote in NYC Elections” by Marina Vileneuve (Associated Press) for MSN Washington: “A Rural Washington School Board Race Shows How Far-Right Extremists Are Shifting to Local Power” by Hannah Allam (Washington […]
Elections
New York: “GOP Sues Over Law Letting Noncitizens Vote in NYC Elections” by Marina Vileneuve (Associated Press) for MSN
Washington: “A Rural Washington School Board Race Shows How Far-Right Extremists Are Shifting to Local Power” by Hannah Allam (Washington Post) for Seattle Times
Ethics
National: “Justice Dept. Forms New Domestic Terrorism Unit to Address Growing Threat” by Matt Zapotosky and Devlin Barrett (Washington Post) for MSN
National: “Judge Mulls Whether Trump’s Silence on Jan. 6 Could Amount to ‘Agreement’ with Rioters” by Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney (Politico) for MSN
New Mexico: “New Mexico Ethics Commission to Consider Charges Against Dow” by Robert Nott (Santa Fe New Mexican) for Yahoo News
New York: “Hochul’s Taxpayer-Funded Air Travel May Violate Ethics Rules” by Chris Bragg for Albany Times Union
Lobbying
Kentucky: “Senate Bill Would Block State Contracts If Bidders’ Lobbyists Are Convicted of Crimes” by John Cheves (Lexington Herald-Leader) for Yahoo News
Procurement
Florida: “Florida Officials Tried to Steer Education Contract to Former Lawmaker’s Company” by Lawrence Mower and Ana Ceballos (Tampa Bay Times) for Yahoo News
January 11, 2022 •
Special Election for Austin, Texas District 4
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Early voting for Austin, Texas’s District 4 election has begun. The election was called following Greg Casar’s announcement he will be running for Congress in District 35. Early voting will be open until January 21, with polls closed on January […]
Early voting for Austin, Texas’s District 4 election has begun.
The election was called following Greg Casar’s announcement he will be running for Congress in District 35.
Early voting will be open until January 21, with polls closed on January 17 in observation of Martin Luther King Day.
The election will be held on Tuesday, January 25.
January 11, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Scheduled
Pennsylvania Capitol Building
A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania House District 116 to be held on April 5. The seat became vacant when Rep. Tarah Toohill was sworn in to serve on the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. The winner […]
A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania House District 116 to be held on April 5.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Tarah Toohill was sworn in to serve on the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term set to expire at the end of this year.
January 11, 2022 •
FEC Adjusts Penalty Amounts for Inflation
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On January 11, the Federal Election Commission announced its civil monetary penalty amounts adjusted for inflation. The potential fines for civil violations of federal campaign finance laws have increased to range from $6,523 to $76,280, from the previous range of […]
On January 11, the Federal Election Commission announced its civil monetary penalty amounts adjusted for inflation. The potential fines for civil violations of federal campaign finance laws have increased to range from $6,523 to $76,280, from the previous range of $6,141 to $71,812.
The amounts are calculated through a statutory formula applying the most recent “cost-of-living adjustment multiplier,” issued by the Office of Management and Budget, to the current amounts. The amended civil monetary penalties took effect as of December 28, 2021, the publication date in the Federal Register.
January 11, 2022 •
New Hampshire Removes PAC Contribution Limits
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The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office issued updated guidance related to the state’s campaign finance law. The guidance clarifies the effects of House Bill 263, which went into effect on September 28, 2021 and finds that under the updated law, […]
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office issued updated guidance related to the state’s campaign finance law.
The guidance clarifies the effects of House Bill 263, which went into effect on September 28, 2021 and finds that under the updated law, there is no contribution limit on the amount of money political advocacy organizations (commonly called PACs) can receive or contribute.
Additionally, though candidates were previously able to establish PACs and fundraise through them, the new guidance prohibits candidates from doing so in the future.
Candidates who registered PACs prior to September 28, 2021 may use the receipts obtained by those committees, but as of that date no new PACs may be established by candidates.
January 11, 2022 •
Tuesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance New Mexico: “Public Financing the Common Factor for Winners of ABQ Campaigns in 2021” by Jessica Dyer for Albuquerque Journal Ethics National: “Rep. Jim Jordan Refuses to Cooperate with Jan. 6 Committee Investigating Capitol Attack” by Annabelle Timsit […]
Campaign Finance
New Mexico: “Public Financing the Common Factor for Winners of ABQ Campaigns in 2021” by Jessica Dyer for Albuquerque Journal
Ethics
National: “Rep. Jim Jordan Refuses to Cooperate with Jan. 6 Committee Investigating Capitol Attack” by Annabelle Timsit (Washington Post) for MSN
National: “Fed Ethics Scandal Reignited Over New Disclosures by Top Official” by Victoria Guida (Politico) for Yahoo News
Florida: “FPL Makes Unusual Public Attack on Miami Herald After Solar Power Coverage” by David Ovalle (Miami Herald) for MSN
Iowa: “Republican Leadership Bars Journalists from Iowa Senate Floor, Worrying Press Advocates” by Kim Bellware (Washington Post) for MSN
New York: “NYC Mayor Adams Appoints Younger Brother as Deputy NYPD Commissioner in Move That Raises Conflict-of-Interest Questions” by Rocco Parascandola, Tim Balk, Chris Sommerfeldt, and Shant Shahrigian (New York Daily News) for MSN
Legislative Issues
California: “What’s Behind the ‘Great Resignation’ of California Lawmakers?” by Ben Christopher (CalMatters) for MSN
Idaho: “Idaho Statehouse Security: Is the ‘people’s house’ a safe place for the people?” by Clark Corbin (Idaho Capital Sun) for KPVI
January 10, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Scheduled
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A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania House District 24 to be held on April 5. The seat became vacant when former Rep. Edward Gainey was sworn in as the new mayor of Pittsburgh. The winner of the special […]
A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania House District 24 to be held on April 5.
The seat became vacant when former Rep. Edward Gainey was sworn in as the new mayor of Pittsburgh.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term set to expire at the end of this year.
A second special election is also expected to be called to fill the House District 19 seat Rep. Jake Wheatley vacated when he resigned to become Mayor Gainey’s chief of staff.
January 10, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Scheduled
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A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania Senate District 5 to be held on May 17, the same day as the primary election. The seat became vacant when Sen. John Sabatina Jr. resigned following his election to the Philadelphia […]
A special election has been scheduled for Pennsylvania Senate District 5 to be held on May 17, the same day as the primary election.
The seat became vacant when Sen. John Sabatina Jr. resigned following his election to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the four-year term set to expire in November 2024.
January 10, 2022 •
West Virginia Special Session Called
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West Virginia Gov. Justice has called for a special session on January 10 to consider and act upon several items relating to economic development. These items include a bill establishing a “West Virginia Industrial Advancement Act” and supplemental appropriation bills.
West Virginia Gov. Justice has called for a special session on January 10 to consider and act upon several items relating to economic development.
These items include a bill establishing a “West Virginia Industrial Advancement Act” and supplemental appropriation bills.
January 10, 2022 •
Devin Nunes Steps Down
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Gov. Newsom announced a special election to replace former Congressman Devin Nunes to be held on June 7, with the primary being held on April 5. The election in Congressional District 22 will follow the old Congressional map. The new […]
Gov. Newsom announced a special election to replace former Congressman Devin Nunes to be held on June 7, with the primary being held on April 5.
The election in Congressional District 22 will follow the old Congressional map.
The new map, approved late last year, will be used for the November 8 elections.
Nunes stepped down to take over as chief executive of former President Trump’s new media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
January 10, 2022 •
New York Special Elections Scheduled
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New York Gov. Hochul announced special elections for February 15 to fill vacancies in Assembly District 60 and 72. The seats became vacant when former Assembly members Charles Barron and Carmen De La Rosa began serving on the New York […]
New York Gov. Hochul announced special elections for February 15 to fill vacancies in Assembly District 60 and 72.
The seats became vacant when former Assembly members Charles Barron and Carmen De La Rosa began serving on the New York City Council.
January 10, 2022 •
Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup
Campaign Finance Georgia: “Perdue Sues Over New Georgia Fundraising Law” by Joseph Choi (The Hill) for Yahoo News Michigan: “Judge Tosses GOP Challenge to Exception for Recall Donations” by David Eggers (Associated Press) for MSN Elections Oregon: “Secretary of State […]
Campaign Finance
Georgia: “Perdue Sues Over New Georgia Fundraising Law” by Joseph Choi (The Hill) for Yahoo News
Michigan: “Judge Tosses GOP Challenge to Exception for Recall Donations” by David Eggers (Associated Press) for MSN
Elections
Oregon: “Secretary of State Rules Kristof Ineligible to Run for Oregon Governor” by Connor Radnovich (Salem Statesman-Journal) for Yahoo News
Ethics
National: “The Battle to Prevent Another Jan. 6 Features a New Weapon: The algorithm” by Steven Zeitchik (Washington Post) for MSN
Delaware: “Jury Finds State Sen. Darius Brown Not Guilty of Misdemeanor Charges” by Xerxes Wilson (Delaware News Journal) for Yahoo News
New York: “Hochul Moves to Scrap Much-Criticized Ethics Agency” by Tom Precious for Buffalo News
Ohio: “Ohio’s House Bill 6 Scandal Widened in 2021, but More Is Yet to Come in 2022” by Jeremy Pelzer (Cleveland Plain Dealer) for MSN
Redistricting
Florida: “Florida Senate Accuses Lawyer Who Submitted Redistricting Map of Violating Rules” by Mary Ellen Klas for Miami Herald
January 7, 2022 •
Connecticut Special Election Scheduled
Connecticut State Capitol
Connecticut Gov. Lamont announced a special election for Assembly District 71 to be held on February 22. The seat became vacant when Rep. Anthony “Tony” D’Amelio retired last week. The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of […]
Connecticut Gov. Lamont announced a special election for Assembly District 71 to be held on February 22.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Anthony “Tony” D’Amelio retired last week.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term set to expire in December 2022.
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