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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to expand its brand-new pay-to-play rules to cover capital acquisition brokers (CAB). FINRA Rule 2030, which took effect August 20, restricts […]

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The state Appellate Division recently upheld two state agency decisions related to contractor pay-to-play violations. Della Pello Paving, Inc. lost two contracts totaling roughly $7 million and was barred from contracting with the state for the remainder of Gov. Chris […]

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Rep. Knute Buehler is set to introduce two bills to restrict pay-to-play politics. House Joint Resolution 17 seeks to amend the Oregon Constitution to ban corporations, nonprofits and labor unions from making contributions to candidates or political action committees. House […]

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Lobbying Florida: “NRA’s Influence with Florida Lawmakers Is Powerful” by Steve Bousquet (Tampa Times) for Bradenton Herald Campaign Finance “Trump Tweet About L. L. Bean Underscores Potential Danger for Brands” by Daniel Victor for The New York Times California: “State […]

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On Tuesday, January 10, the D.C. Council introduced several bills aimed at limiting big donors’ influence and increasing transparency in campaign fundraising. Citizens have accused Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, a Democrat, of participating in pay-to-play politics. One of the bills […]

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The Election Finances Statute Law Amendment Act was passed by the Legislative Assembly on December 1, 2016. It was introduced after an investigation into pay-to-play fundraising and cash for access scandals. The investigation revealed that corporations and lobbyists had spent […]

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Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd says her office is investigating Liberal Party fundraisers to see if they violate the Lobbying Act. Opposition members of Parliament argue the fundraisers are “pay to play” and violate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ethic guidelines. Conflict […]

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On August 18,  District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser returned an unsigned bill to reform the District’s procurement processes signaling that it can become effective without her signature. On August 24, the legislation was sent to Congress for the 30-day […]

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Effective today, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) pay-to-play rule extends to municipal advisors. MSRB Rule G-37 prohibits certain political contributions for two years prior to engaging in a municipal securities business where a related official received contributions. On August […]

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August 15, 2016  •  

Monday News Roundup

Lobbying “Thought the U.S. Was Divided Already? Just Watch as Elections Go Digital.” by Stephen Ansolabehere for Washington Post California: “Lawmakers Weaken Bill to Ban Behind-the-Scenes Communications at Coastal Commission” by Dan Weikel for Los Angeles Times Campaign Finance Alaska: […]

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A Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) pay-to-play rule amendment set to take effect on August 17 is being challenged in federal court. However, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) argues it cannot defend the lawsuit because the Consolidated Appropriations Act […]

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July 14, 2016  •  

Thursday News Roundup

Campaign Finance “Super PAC Spending Becoming More Bipartisan” by Llewellyn Hinkes-Jones for Bloomberg BNA “Koch-Backed ‘Dark Money’ Groups Fined for Failing to Disclose Donors” by John Dunbar for Center for Public Integrity California: “Oakland: Company laundered campaign donations to mayoral, […]

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July 13, 2016  •  

Wednesday Government Relations News

Lobbying “Lyft Agrees to $6,000 FPPC Fine for Not Reporting Lobbying Costs” by Taryn Luna for Sacramento Bee Campaign Finance Florida: “Raising Money for the Mayor, and Making Money from His Administration” by Douglas Hanks for Miami Herald New Jersey: […]

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