January 16, 2012 •
News You Can Use Digest – January 16, 2012
Federal:
Democratic National Convention Rules Set off K St. Scramble
GOP Uses Citizens United to Challenge Corporate Donation Ban
What Donors? Super PACs Buy Time to Keep Secret the Names of Donors Ahead of GOP Primaries
From the States and Municipalities:
Arizona
State Sen. Scott Bundgaard Resigns from Legislature
California
Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi’s Shoplifting Incident Raises Medical Questions
Georgia
Idaho
Idaho Leaders Ready to Strengthen Ethics Laws
Illinois
Lobbying Disclosure Rules Spotty
Massachusetts
Ex-Avon Worker’s Revenge Attempt Brings $5,000 Fine
Mississippi
Mississippi Court Halts Quick Release of Some Pardoned
Montana
SCOTUS Expected to Weigh Montana Campaign Finance Appeal
New Jersey
Bill to Prohibit Political Fundraising at Government Facilities Wins Legislature’s Approval
New Mexico
Judge Puts Parts of Contribution-Limits Law on Hold
North Carolina
Oregon
Campaign Finance Regulations Go Before High Court
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