Monthly Archives: February 2009

Disclosure Law for Georgia

Posted on February 27, 2009

The Georgia Senate passed a bill requiring more disclosure for contributions from state contractors, according to this report.  Here’s the bill.

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Iowa: Reform Coming?

Posted on February 27, 2009

Campaign finance reform marches forward in Iowa, according to this report.  Iowa is one of 13 states that impose almost no restrictions on the amount of money politicians can accept from individuals and political action committees. The role of money … Continue reading →

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Ethics Issue on Base

Posted on February 27, 2009

Senate ethics rules involving the appearance of conflict of interest appear in Sharon Theimer’s AP exclusive this morning. Under new Senate ethics rules, Gregg had to certify that federal aid he directed to specific projects was not intended solely to … Continue reading →

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PA Lobbying Rules

Posted on February 27, 2009

The AP has an update on lobbying rules in Pennsylvania.  The Independent Regulatory Review Commission has its website here and the order on lobbying rules is here.

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Lobbyists on the Line

Posted on February 27, 2009

The Hill conveys a story about a lobbyist who was asked to leave an OMB conference call. Before the healthcare and education call got underway, though, an OMB staffer called out for Sharon Cohen. Cohen, as it happens, is a … Continue reading →

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