August 8, 2011 •
News You Can Use Digest – August 8, 2011
Here are highlights from the latest edition of News You Can Use:
Federal:
Firm Gives $1 Million to Pro-Romney Group, Then Dissolves
Lobbying for Lobbyists on Capitol Hill
From the States and Municipalities:
California
California Poised to OK Political Donations via Text
Connecticut
Watchdog Panel Gives Malloy Three Choices for New Executive Director
Delaware
Weak Rules Make for Powerful Lobbyists
Hawaii
Ethics Chief Draws Ire for Stance on Task-Force Members Who Lobby
Illinois
Are State Worker Punishments Fitting the Crimes?
Michigan
Dispensary Offered Free Marijuana for Signing Up to Vote
New Jersey
N.J. Freeholder Resigns after Nude Photos Appear On-line
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Lobbyists Are Paying Attention to Freshman Lawmakers
Wisconsin
Court Tosses Wisconsin Limit on PAC Donations
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