Disclosure Law for Georgia
The Georgia Senate passed a bill requiring more disclosure for contributions from state contractors, according to this report. Here’s the bill.
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Iowa: Reform Coming?
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
Ethics Issue on Base
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
PA Lobbying Rules
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.
Lobbyists on the Line
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