Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update - State and Federal Communications

September 24, 2013  •  

Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update

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Lobbyists cheer plan to jam Dems by linking debt hike to tax reform” by Kevin Bogardus and Megan R. Wilson in The Hill.

Florida: “Lobbyist audits may be on the way — 8 years after the law was passed to do so” by Matt Dixon in the Florida Times-Union.

Washington: “New Lobbyist Meal Form To Distinguish Chowder From Steak” by Austin Jenkins on Northwest Public Radio.

Campaign finance

The next Citizens United could affect campaign spending in the states” by Niraj Chokshi in The Washington Post.

The End of Contribution Limits? | Rules of the Game” opinion piece by Eliza Newlin Carney in Roll Call.

Kentucky: “Kentucky disability lawyer pleads guilty to campaign-finance violation” by Bill Estep in the Herald-Leader.

Ethics

Rhode Island: “RI Ethics Commission to investigate complaint that Fox violated rules by not reporting income” by David Klepper (Associated Press) in The Republic.

Redistricting

Arizona: “Republicans file new challenge to congressional district lines” by Howard Fischer in the Arizona Daily Star.

Social Media

California: “The Buzz: FPPC approves new rules for political bloggers” by Laurel Rosenhall in the Sacramento Bee.

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