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The Colorado Ethics Commission, which has long been accused of partisanship, is likely to face more criticism in light of a recent ruling. On Monday, April 14, the commission voted to dismiss a complaint against Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper. Hickenlooper […]

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Today the Phoenix, Arizona City Council is expected to vote on whether to create a city ethics commission and whether to add a gift policy to its ethics policies. According to the council’s agenda for the meeting, the proposed gift […]

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April 16, 2014  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. “Lobbyists break away to start new firm” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “Camp could punch ‘golden ticket’ to K St.” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. European Union: “Politics for People: […]

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Lobbying Missouri: “Proposed ban on lobbyist gifts dropped after debate” by Jonathan Shorman in the Springfield News-Leader. Campaign Finance Arizona: “Bill could reduce campaign oversight” by Mary Jo Pitzl in The Republic. Georgia: “Federal finance ruling may filter to Georgia” […]

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The City of Chicago Board of Ethics recently released new ethics bulletins. Two revised brochures provide up-to-date guides for the public as well as for city employees and elected officials. Both include new provisions covering whistleblower protection and the duty […]

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April 14, 2014  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “Comcast turns to K. St” by Julian Hattem in The Hill. Florida: “Lawmakers move to tighten lobbying rules, but exempt themselves” by Anthony Man in the Sun Sentinel. Campaign Finance “FEC Seminar for Trade Assns., Membership, and Labor Organizations” […]

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The Ethics Commission fined Marc Chase $80,000 for funneling illegal contributions to the 2012 campaigns of San Diego County Dist. Atty. Bonnie Dumanis and ex-Mayor Bob Filner. Chase, the co-owner of a luxury car dealership in La Jolla, admitted he […]

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On April 10, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the formation of a city Ethics Committee. The committee will review all changes to the city’s Ethics Policy, implement a new Statement of Financial Interest for all city employees, create continuing […]

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  National: States Look Harder at Rules on Gifts to Lawmakers Philadelphia Inquirer – Amy Worden | Published: 4/6/2014 News that four state lawmakers from Philadelphia were caught on tape allegedly taking cash or gifts from a lobbyist has stoked new […]

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April 10, 2014  •  

Thursday News Roundup

Lobbying “Comcast adds lobbyists for merger fight” by Megan R. Wilson in The Hill. “Anyone can lobby – but there’s more to lobbying than driving a Beemer: Roy J. Wells” op-ed by Roy J. Wells in PennLive. Utah: “Hatch Praises […]

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Lobbying “Lobbying World” in The Hill. Hawaii’s SB 2629 Lobbyist Disclosure Bill passes House: “Hawaii lawmakers plow through mountain of bills” by Cathy Bussewitz and Sam Eifling  (Associated Press) in The Republic. Wisconsin: “Dem legislator: Lobbyists don’t bother talking to us […]

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Lobbying “Bottom Line” in The Hill. Ottawa, Canada: “City rules allow lobbyists to donate to councillors’ campaigns” by Joanne Chianello in the Ottawa Citizen. Campaign Finance “FEC Publishes New Contribution Limits for 2013-2014” by Kent Cooper in Roll Call. Delaware: […]

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April 7, 2014  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “Lobbyists kick in for Ready for Hillary” by Anna Palmer in Politico. Alabama: “Lobbying for former Alabama Legislature limited” by The Associated Press in the Daily Press. Kentucky: “Ethics Reporter: Health care lobbying tops spending list first two months […]

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A jury verdict has ordered the state to pay Stacey Kalberman $700,000 for unfairly forcing her from office. The jury found the former director of the ethics commission was unfairly forced from office as retribution for investigating Gov. Nathan Deal’s […]

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