Day: March 21, 2009

Public Financing Endorsed

This Post editorial endorses an expanded public financing proposal making its way through the Maryland legislature. The bill could eventually provide up to $100,000 in funding to credible state Senate candidates and up to $80,000 for House of Delegates candidates. To qualify for the funds, candidates would have to first secure 350 donations of $5 or more. […]

Nonprofits and the Obama Administration’s Lobbyist Rules

The Post notes that the Obama administration’s restrictions on lobbyists may be having an unwelcome impact on nonprofits. Kenneth A. Gross, a lobbying law expert at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, said the rules have “demonized lobbyists, even in the public interest sector.” “The breadth of the policy definitely excludes people who they probably […]