Oklahoma is considering limitations on lobbyists’ gifts to lawmakers, similar to rules in Minnesota. A proposed rule to ban lobbyists in Oklahoma from buying dinners, expensive gifts or tickets to sporting events is similar to a measure that has worked … Continue reading
Daily Archives: November 10, 2008
An alleged “midnight rulemaking” and “former NFL lobbyist” headline this controversy surrounding internet gambling regulations. The U.S. Treasury is seeking final approval for an Internet gambling regulation that banks say is unworkable, prompting a Democratic lawmaker to question the possible … Continue reading
Fernandina Beach and Nassau County, Florida are enlisting the help of a lobbying firm, according to this report. City Attorney Tammi Bach said that, in her experience, lobbying contracts “almost always pay themselves back 10 times over. I think this … Continue reading