May 4, 2021 •
Washington Legislature adjourns
Washington State Capitol Building - Cacophony
Washington Lawmakers adjourned sine die after the Democratic-led Legislature passed many progressive initiatives during the 105-day session. Police reform, climate change, and a $59 billion two-year spending plan were among the highlights of the session. A bill to require 24-hour […]
Washington Lawmakers adjourned sine die after the Democratic-led Legislature passed many progressive initiatives during the 105-day session.
Police reform, climate change, and a $59 billion two-year spending plan were among the highlights of the session.
A bill to require 24-hour reporting of grassroots lobbying expenditures did not pass.
December 14, 2020 •
Seattle City Council to Vote on Registration and Disclosure By Public Lobbying Groups
Seattle, WA - by Daniel Schwen
The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday afternoon on a new ordinance. The ordinance’s rules are meant to shine a light on groups spending money to build public pressure on Seattle politicians. Recommended in January by the Seattle […]
The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday afternoon on a new ordinance.
The ordinance’s rules are meant to shine a light on groups spending money to build public pressure on Seattle politicians.
Recommended in January by the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, the rules would apply to groups spending at least $750 in a month or $1,500 in three months on presenting a program to the public to affect legislation.
The individuals behind a group would need to identify themselves, their contractors, and donors for contributions of $25 or more.
The group also would be required to describe its purpose and record spending on monthly reports.
March 7, 2012 •
Lobbying Spending in the News
Spending on lobbying is up in California, Michigan, and New Jersey according to these articles:
California: “Teachers union leads in record year of lobbying lawmakers” by Patrick McGreevy in the Los Angeles Times.
Michigan: “Report: As Michigan economy floundered, spending by Michigan lobbyists soared 86%” in the Detroit Free Press.
New Jersey: “N.J. lobbyist spending hits new high at $73M; teachers union tops list again” by Matt Friedman in the Star-Ledger.
New Jersey: “N.J. Teachers Union Spent Record $11.3 Million on Ads Criticizing Christie” by Terrence Dopp in Bloomberg.
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