July 27, 2015 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying Colorado: “Colorado Senator Says He Has No Records on His Lobbyist-Written Elderly Care Bill” by Arthur Kane for Colorado Watchdog Campaign Finance “D.N.C. Lifts Ban on Convention Fundraising” by Maggie Haberman for New York Times Rhode Island: “R.I. Board […]
Lobbying
Colorado: “Colorado Senator Says He Has No Records on His Lobbyist-Written Elderly Care Bill” by Arthur Kane for Colorado Watchdog
Campaign Finance
“D.N.C. Lifts Ban on Convention Fundraising” by Maggie Haberman for New York Times
Rhode Island: “R.I. Board of Elections Drops Fines in 208 Cases” by Jennifer Bogdan for Providence Journal
Ethics
“Criminal Inquiry Is Sought in Clinton Email Account” by Michael Schmidt and Matt Apuzzo for New York Times
“Drug Companies Pushed From Far and Wide to Explain High Prices” by Andrew Pollack for New York Times
District of Columbia: “New Details Emerge about Metro Contract That Raised Ethical Questions” by Lori Aratani for Washington Post
Hawaii: “Hawaii’s Student Travel Still Up in the Air as Free Trips Debated” by Ian Lind for Honolulu Civil Beat
New Jersey: “N.J. Lawmaker Plans Bill Curbing Governors Use of Public Funds for Out-of-State Trip Expenses” by Melissa Hayes for Bergen Record
Texas: “Appeals Court Rejects One Count in Perry Indictment” by Patrick Svitek for Texas Tribune
July 24, 2015 •
News You Can Use Digest – July 24, 2015
Federal: ‘Influencers’ Poll Gives Grades to Lobby Groups The Hill – Megan Wilson | Published: 7/22/2015 The consulting firm APCO Worldwide interviewed 301 people from the public and private sectors, including lobbyists and top aides on Capitol Hill, to find out […]
Federal:
‘Influencers’ Poll Gives Grades to Lobby Groups
The Hill – Megan Wilson | Published: 7/22/2015
The consulting firm APCO Worldwide interviewed 301 people from the public and private sectors, including lobbyists and top aides on Capitol Hill, to find out which trade groups are the most effective at influencing decision-makers. Of the 50 associations evaluated by participants, PhRMA came out on top of seven of the 15 categories – including lobbying, coalition building, social media, having a unified voice, and possessing the ability to work within the legislative, executive, and regulatory arenas. Overall, the financial services industry ranked number one out of the eight sectors listed as part of the survey. “Having a unified voice as an industry and having a positive perception in the media are now considered more important to a trade association’s effectiveness than lobbying or member mobilization,” said Bill Dalbec of APCO.
Rick Perry Finance Chairman Does Super PAC Two-Step
Center for Public Integrity – Carrie Levine | Published: 7/22/2015
Rick Perry’s presidential campaign raised $1.14 million between the former Texas governor’s announcement on June 4 and the end of that month, about one-tenth of what Jeb Bush reported raising in about half that time. But the underwhelming fundraising total is not threatening Kelcy Warren’s job as Perry’s presidential campaign chairperson. Warren is helping the candidate in a major way and is navigating a legal minefield to do it. The billionaire gave $6 million to a coalition of super PACs that are supporting Perry’s bid. Warren’s contribution illustrates how closely some presidential campaigns and advisers are working with the theoretically independent groups that exist to promote their candidate of choice.
Seeing Crowd, G.O.P. Donors Holding Back
New York Times – Nicholas Confessore and Sarah Cohen | Published: 7/18/2015
Only about a fifth of the 1,000 or so fundraisers and their spouses who rallied around Mitt Romney in 2012 have given money to any of the 2016 Republican presidential candidates. Those who remain uncommitted – hundreds of volunteer bundlers who could collect contributions from their friends and business associates – represent a huge pool of untapped campaign cash, potentially hundreds of millions of dollars that could remake the primary campaign. Some of the bundlers and donors said they had held back, in part, because the field was the strongest they had seen in years, with several viable contenders representing the party’s different generational and ideological segments.
Who Advises Candidate Trump? (Hint: His Name Is Donald)
New York Times – Maggie Haberman and Michael Barbaro | Published: 7/20/2015
At a candidate forum in Iowa, Donald Trump said U.S. Sen. John McCain “is not a war hero” because he was captured. It was an improvised fit of pique, denounced by his rivals, which exposed the biggest vulnerability of Trump’s campaign for president: it is built entirely around the instincts and grievances of its unpredictable candidate, and does not rely on a conventional political operation that protects presidential hopefuls from themselves. Even as Trump insisted no one was troubled by his comments, his small group of aides emailed one another about how to respond to the growing criticism. If nothing else, the incident reaffirmed that Trump is running a presidential campaign on his own unique terms.
From the States and Municipalities:
California – Cleaning Up Politics or ‘Vindictive’ Nosy Neighbor? Shirley Grindle Is Making Last Stand as a Watchdog
Orange County Register – Martin Wisckol | Published: 7/19/2015
There are plenty of people who wish 80-year-old Shirley Grindle, Orange County’s best-known government watchdog, would just go away. “The community would be better off if Shirley Grindle focused her attention on 53 cats,” said Susan Kang Schroeder, chief of staff for District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. But Grindle is gearing up for one final battle, a 2016 ballot measure establishing an ethics commission that would keep officials looking over their shoulders long after she is gone.
California – Lobbyist Fee Set to Increase
San Diego Union-Tribune – David Garrick | Published: 7/17/2015
The annual lobbyist registration fee in San Diego would climb from $40 to $150 under a proposal approved by a city council committee. Annual registration fees paid by clients who hire lobbyists would double, from $15 to $30. City Clerk Elizabeth Maland said the increase is warranted based on the time and effort her office spends tracking and analyzing the work of lobbyists, which includes traditional lobbying, campaign activity, and fundraising efforts. The hike, which would take effect in January, still must be approved by the full council, probably in September.
Delaware – Delaware Wins Appeal, Can Enforce Law on Election Ads
Reuters – Jonathan Stempel | Published: 7/16/2015
A Delaware law requiring advocacy groups to disclose the donors behind political advertisements was deemed constitutional by a panel of three judges of the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Delaware Strong Families contended that forcing it to comply with the law would improperly damage the organization’s right to free speech. The act requires third-party groups and individuals to disclose their donors if they publish advertisements or other communications that refer to a candidate in an upcoming election. Previously, only groups that directly advocated for or against a candidate were required to disclose their donors.
Illinois – Court Overturns Some Blagojevich Senate-Seat Convictions
ABC News – Michael Tarm (Associated Press) | Published: 7/21/2015
An appeals court overturned four of Rod Blagojevich’s corruption convictions, a ruling that may not result in less prison time for the former Illinois governor. He was convicted in 2011 on 18 counts, including trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat of President Barack Obama, and was sentenced to 14 years in prison. Judges with the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned four of those convictions, saying Blagojevich’s attempt to appoint Valerie Jarrett to the Senate seat in exchange for a position on Obama’s cabinet was “a common exercise in logrolling.” The judges said trading one official act for another is unlike trading official acts for a private benefit and cannot be considered bribery or extortion.
Kansas – Brownback Campaign Sought Cash from Westar Official amid Ongoing Rate Case
Topeka Capital-Journal – Jonathan Shorman | Published: 7/20/2015
Documents show a campaign operative for Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback contacted Mark Schreiber, a government affairs vice president at Westar Energy, seeking help retiring debt left over from the governor’s re-election campaign last year. The contact with Schreiber took place amid the company’s request to the Kansas Corporation Commission for hike rates to pay for environmental upgrades, repairs at the company’s nuclear plant, and efforts to reduce storm-related outages.
Missouri – Missouri Capitol Intern Says She Declined Sexual Advances
St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Alex Stuckey | Published: 7/23/2015
A Missouri Senate report details an intern’s claims that state Sen. Paul LeVota harassed her, asked her explicitly for sex, and retaliated when she refused. LeVota denied the account and said he never acted inappropriately with her or other interns. The investigation came after two University of Central Missouri students abruptly left an internship with LeVota partway through the last legislative session, which ended in May. That same day, former House Speaker John Diehl resigned after admitting to exchanging sexually suggestive text messages with a Capitol intern.
New York – Dean Skelos and His Son Face New Bribery Charges
New York Times – Susanne Craig | Published: 7/21/2015
Former New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, were arrested in May on charges the Republican lawmaker performed legislative favors for companies with business before the state in an attempt to enrich his son. A superseding indictment adds two new charges of extortion and solicitation of bribes related to Adam Skelos’ employment by a medical malpractice insurance company, allegedly at the request of his father. The new indictment says Adam Skelos allegedly threatened to “smash in” the head of a supervisor who failed to grasp that he was a no-show employee.
New York – New York Ethics Panel Chief Taking State Tax Job
Albany Times Union – Casey Seiler | Published: 7/21/2015
New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics Executive Director Letizia Tagliafierro is resigning to take a new job as deputy commissioner at the state Department of Taxation and Finance, where she will lead the criminal investigations division. The ethics commission, scheduled to meet August 4, are expected to mount a national search for a new executive director. The change comes as the commission prepares to take on expanded duties as a result of the ethics changes included in this spring’s state budget agreement. Under the new rules, groups spending over $5,000 lobbying municipalities with populations of more than 5,000 must register that activity; the cutoff had been populations of 50,000 or more.
New York – Thomas Libous, New York State Senator, Is Convicted of Lying to F.B.I.
New York Times – Thomas Kaplan | Published: 7/22/2015
Thomas Libous, deputy majority leader of the New York Senate, was convicted of lying to federal agents, becoming the latest lawmaker to lose his seat amid a criminal investigation. The conviction triggers his automatic expulsion from the Legislature, where he has served since 1989. He was charged last year with lying to FBI agents who came to his Albany office to ask about his alleged efforts to get his son a job at a politically connected law firm. The trial offered a glimpse of the close dealings between legislators and the lobbyists seeking to influence them.
Vermont – Shumlin Backs Independent Ethics Commission
VTDigger.org – Erin Mansfield | Published: 7/23/2015
Amid conflict-of-interest allegations among Vermont public officials, Gov. Peter Shumlin said he supports the creation of a state ethics commission. Secretary of State Jim Condos is already drafting legislation that would create an independent panel to oversee the executive and legislative branches. “This is not about any individual person; this was always a bigger picture item about how we could improve the trust that Vermonters deserve to have about their government,” said Condos.
Washington – Seattle’s Richest, Whitest Areas Dominate Campaign Giving, Say Reform
Seattle Times – Daniel Beekman | Published: 7/21/2015
The Sightline Institute mapped contributions to candidates for mayor, city council, and city attorney in Seattle for the 2013 election and found a small number of donors from certain neighborhoods dominate the giving. Roughly half the money came from 1,683 donors, or 0.3 percent of the city’s adults. The institute is supporting Honest Elections Seattle, an initiative that that will be on the November ballot. It would lower the contribution limit, ban donations to candidates from entities with city contracts of $250,000 or more and from people spending at least $5,000 to lobby the city. The measure would also establish a public campaign finance system for Seattle.
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July 23, 2015 •
A Great Day at the Digital Media and Advocacy Summit
Yesterday was my first time to attend a Public Affairs Council (PAC) conference. The Digital Media and Advocacy Summit was great! I really enjoyed the sessions – they were timely and relevant, and I loved the variety of speakers. I […]
Yesterday was my first time to attend a Public Affairs Council (PAC) conference. The Digital Media and Advocacy Summit was great!
I really enjoyed the sessions – they were timely and relevant, and I loved the variety of speakers. I also think it speaks volumes about the quality of the conferences organized by PAC, when you get to the last session of the day and the majority of attendees are still awake and present!
Take a look at the summit’s amazing agenda. I will definitely plan to attend future PAC Conferences.
July 22, 2015 •
Oregon Ethics Commission to Expand to Nine Members
Gov. Kate Brown signed House Bill 2019 into law, expanding the membership of the Oregon Ethics Commission from 7 members to 9, effective July 1, 2016. Lawmakers passed many ethics reforms during the 2015 legislative session as a result of […]
Gov. Kate Brown signed House Bill 2019 into law, expanding the membership of the Oregon Ethics Commission from 7 members to 9, effective July 1, 2016.
Lawmakers passed many ethics reforms during the 2015 legislative session as a result of the ethics scandals and resulting resignation of former Gov. John Kitzhaber.
July 22, 2015 •
See you at NCSL in Seattle!
State and Federal Communications, Inc., is excited to announce our participation as an exhibitor at the 2015 NCSL Legislative Summit, August 3-6 in Seattle, WA. While creating your agenda for the week, make sure visiting our team at Booth 921 […]
State and Federal Communications, Inc., is excited to announce our participation as an exhibitor at the 2015 NCSL Legislative Summit, August 3-6 in Seattle, WA. While creating your agenda for the week, make sure visiting our team at Booth 921 is a must-do item! As The Compliance Standard, we will be ready to answer all of your compliance questions. So join us as we anticipate another successful event!
July 22, 2015 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “K Street Bouncing Back in 2015” by Megan Wilson for The Hill Washington: “PDC’s Lobbyist Filings to Get Upgrade” by the Editorial Board for The Olympian Campaign Finance “The Only Realistic Way to Fix Campaign Finance” by Lawrence Lessig […]
Lobbying
“K Street Bouncing Back in 2015” by Megan Wilson for The Hill
Washington: “PDC’s Lobbyist Filings to Get Upgrade” by the Editorial Board for The Olympian
Campaign Finance
“The Only Realistic Way to Fix Campaign Finance” by Lawrence Lessig for New York Times
“Dems Urge Obama to Veto Bill over Campaign Finance Restrictions” by Cristina Marcos for The Hill
Kansas: “Brownback Campaign Sought Cash from Westar Official amid Ongoing Rate Case” by Jonathan Shorman for Topeka Capital-Journal
Pennsylvania: “Teachers’ Union Gets Schooled for Violating Campaign Law” by Mensah Dean for Philadelphia Daily News
Ethics
Hawaii: “Will Honolulu Ethics Commission Take the Gag Off its Director?” by Anita Hofschneider for Honolulu Civil Beat
Illinois: “Court Overturns Some Blagojevich Senate-Seat Convictions” by The Associated Press for New York Times
Elections
“Ohio Gov. Kasich Joins GOP Race with Message of Conservatism, Compassion” by Dan Balz for Washington Post
July 21, 2015 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “Jeb Bush Promises to Curb Lobbying and Cut Size of Government” by Michael Barbaro for New York Times Campaign Finance “Seeing Crowd, G.O.P. Donors Holding Back” by Nicholas Confessore and Sarah Cohen for New York Times Alabama: “Alabama Lawmakers […]
Lobbying
“Jeb Bush Promises to Curb Lobbying and Cut Size of Government” by Michael Barbaro for New York Times
Campaign Finance
“Seeing Crowd, G.O.P. Donors Holding Back” by Nicholas Confessore and Sarah Cohen for New York Times
Alabama: “Alabama Lawmakers Again Try to Tighten Campaign Finance Law” by Mike Cason for AL.com
Delaware: “Delaware Wins Appeal, Can Enforce Law on Election Ads” by Jonathan Stempel for Reuters
Ethics
California: “Cleaning Up Politics or ‘Vindictive’ Nosy Neighbor? Shirley Grindle Is Making Last Stand as a Watchdog” by Martin Wisckol for Orange County Register
Ohio: “Red-Light-Camera Lobbyist Removed Himself from Committee Due to Conflict” by Mark Ferenchick for Columbus Dispatch
Pennsylvania: “Pennsylvania Turnpike Employees Continue to Get Free Ride on Toll Road” by Melissa Daniels for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Vermont: “State Contracts Needed by Scott’s Company May Impact ’16 Race” by Neal Goswami for The Times-Argus
Wisconsin: “Walker Calls for Dismantling of State Elections Board” by Scott Bauer (Associated Press) for Albany Times Union
Elections
“Who Advises Candidate Trump? (Hint: His Name Is Donald)” by Maggie Haberman and Michael Barbaro for New York Times
July 16, 2015 •
Thursday News Roundup
Lobbying Colorado: “Colorado Lobbying Income Likely to Set a Record This Year” by Arthur Kane for Colorado Watchdog Virginia: “Plastic Tumblers, a Night at Dad’s House Top Gifts in Post-McDonnell Richmond” by Laura Vozzella for Washington Post Campaign Finance “Revenge […]
Lobbying
Colorado: “Colorado Lobbying Income Likely to Set a Record This Year” by Arthur Kane for Colorado Watchdog
Virginia: “Plastic Tumblers, a Night at Dad’s House Top Gifts in Post-McDonnell Richmond” by Laura Vozzella for Washington Post
Campaign Finance
“Revenge of Citizens United” by Kenneth Vogel and Tarini Parti for Politico
New York: “Bipartisan Group Sues to Close New York’s Corporate Donation Loophole” by Jesse McKinley for New York Times
Ethics
Minnesota: “Lobbyist Accuses Hastings Lawmaker of Defamation in Lawsuit” by David Montgomery for St. Paul Pioneer Press
Ohio: “Columbus Cancels Red-Light Camera Contract after Bribe Investigation” by Lucas Sullivan for Columbus Dispatch
Pennsylvania: “Ex-Mayor of Pennsylvania’s Capital Charged with Corruption” by Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo (Associated Press) for Albany Times Union
Redistricting
Florida: “One of America’s Weirdest Congressional Districts Has Just Been Trashed by the Florida Supreme Court” by Michael Miller and Nick Kirkpatrick for Washington Post
July 15, 2015 •
Wednesday Government Relations News
Lobbying “Lobbyists Decamp for Capitol Hill Jobs” by Megan Wilson for The Hill Tennessee: “Lobbyist: Armstrong paid to help wholesaler” by Jamie Satterfield for Knoxville News Sentinel Utah: “Utah Cities Turning to Lobbyists as Their Lifeline to the Legislature” by […]
Lobbying
“Lobbyists Decamp for Capitol Hill Jobs” by Megan Wilson for The Hill
Tennessee: “Lobbyist: Armstrong paid to help wholesaler” by Jamie Satterfield for Knoxville News Sentinel
Utah: “Utah Cities Turning to Lobbyists as Their Lifeline to the Legislature” by Dan Harrie for Salt Lake Tribune
Virginia: “Lobbyists Spend Less on Lawmakers in Wake of McDonnell Trial” by Jim Nolan (Richmond Times Dispatch) for Roanoke Times
Campaign Finance
Florida: “Miami Beach Commission Bickers over $`1 Million in Donations to New Political Committee” by Joey Flechas for Miami Herald
New Jersey: “Federal Case Could Impact New Jersey Pay-to-Play Limits” by Jeff Brindle (New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission) for PolitickerNJ
Washington: “Taxpayer Financed Campaign Proposal, with ‘Democracy Vouchers,’ Wins a Place Seattle’s Fall Ballot” by Joel Connelly for Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Ethics
North Carolina: “NC Election Board Member’s Firm Worked for Target of Probe” by Michael Biesecker and Mitch Weiss (Associated Press) for WRAL
Pennsylvania: “What FBI Was After in Allentown City Hall Investigation” by Emily Opilo and Matt Assad for Allentown Morning Call
July 14, 2015 •
Tuesday Lobbying and Campaign Finance News Update
Lobbying “A Year after Rocky Merger, Patton Boggs Aims to Re-Establish K Street Dominance” by Catherine Ho for Washington Post Colorado: “Spend, Don’t Tell: Special interests influence lawmakers, but remain tight lipped” by Arthur Kane for Colorado Watchdog Campaign Finance […]
Lobbying
“A Year after Rocky Merger, Patton Boggs Aims to Re-Establish K Street Dominance” by Catherine Ho for Washington Post
Colorado: “Spend, Don’t Tell: Special interests influence lawmakers, but remain tight lipped” by Arthur Kane for Colorado Watchdog
Campaign Finance
Illinois: “Some Republicans Not Cashing Checks from Rauner” by Kurt Erickson and Joshua Maddox for Bloomington Pantagraph
Nebraska: “As Cost of Running for State Office Increases, Some Say It’s Time for a Fresh look at Campaign Spending” by Paul Hammel for Omaha World-Herald
Ethics
Georgia: “Gift Rules for State Employees Mostly Ignored, Observers Say” by Walter Jones (Morris News Service) for Savannah Morning News
New York: “Trial to Begin for Thomas Libous, New York Senator Whose Son Was Convicted” by Thomas Kaplan for New York Times
Pennsylvania: “FBI Raid on Reading City Hall Is Second in a Week” by Jeremy Roebuck for Philadelphia Inquirer
Wisconsin: “Vos: Time to ‘double down’ on GAB reform in wake of reported IRS links” by M.D. Kittle for Wisconsin Watchdog
Elections
“One of the Last In, Scott Walker Enters 2016 Presidential Race near the Top of the GOP Field” by Jenna Johnson for Washington Post
July 13, 2015 •
Monday News Roundup
Lobbying Oklahoma: “Oklahoma Lobbying Disclosures Lag Behind Other States” by Arthur Kane for Oklahoma Watchdog Campaign Finance “High-Dollar Fundraising Makes Comeback, Raising Concerns about Bribery” by Eliza Newlin Carney for Roll Call Ethics “Supreme Court Justices Bolstered by Free Travel, […]
Lobbying
Oklahoma: “Oklahoma Lobbying Disclosures Lag Behind Other States” by Arthur Kane for Oklahoma Watchdog
Campaign Finance
“High-Dollar Fundraising Makes Comeback, Raising Concerns about Bribery” by Eliza Newlin Carney for Roll Call
Ethics
“Supreme Court Justices Bolstered by Free Travel, Royalties, Rental Income” by Reity O’Brien for Center for Public Integrity
Florida: “Ethics Panel: Hialeah mayor lied about loans to convicted Ponzi schemer” by Jay Weaver for Miami Herald
Georgia: “Suspended DeKalb CEO Ellis Sentenced To 18 Months in Prison” by Michell Eloy for WABE
Louisiana: “Ethics Report on New Orleans: Lots of progress since Katrina, but long way to go” by Richard Rainey for New Orleans Times-Picayune
Texas: “Texas AG Figures in Federal Securities Probe” by Jim Vertuno and Paul Webber (Associated Press) for Albuquerque Journal
Virginia: “Bob McDonnell Loses Appeal over Public Corruption Convictions” by Matt Zapotosky for Washington Post
Elections
“GOP Leaders Fear Damage to Party’s Image as Donald Trump Doubles Down” by Karen Tumulty, Philip Rucker, and Robert Costa for Washington Post
July 3, 2015 •
Happy Fourth of July!
Have a happy Fourth of July weekend from all of us here at State and Federal Communications.
Have a happy Fourth of July weekend from all of us here at State and Federal Communications.
On July 1, the maximum value for food, drink, or refreshment an individual may provide to an elected official or public employee in Louisiana for a single event increased from $58 to $60. This threshold value is adjusted each year […]
On July 1, the maximum value for food, drink, or refreshment an individual may provide to an elected official or public employee in Louisiana for a single event increased from $58 to $60. This threshold value is adjusted each year by the Board of Ethics to reflect changes in the consumer price index.
July 2, 2015 •
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July 3, 2015 Washington Nationals Game, Washington, DC
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