This San Francisco Chronicle report explains some recent lobbyist spending in Nevada. Other advocates and their spending included NV Energy lobbyist Judy Stokey at $114; Brian McAnallen of EMBARQ at $96; former judge and lawmaker Gene Porter of Frias Holding Co. at $88; George Ross, with numerous clients including hospitals, restaurants, banks and the Las […]
Day: March 13, 2009
Public Corruption Prosecutions Improvements Act
Sen. Leahy’s Public Corruption Prosecutions Improvements Act was considered yesterday by the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to this report. The bill was reported as amended here. As of this writing, the Senate Judiciary website calls the legislation, “The Public Corruption Improvements Act” (screen capture with highlight below, click for larger image). I didn’t know public corruption […]
Earmark Ecoscape
This Post editorial supports President Obama’s earmark reform efforts.