The Hill reports on the latest efforts to pass the DISCLOSE Act in the Senate. Two former commissioners (and Chairmen) of the Federal Election Commission weigh-in to support the DISCLOSE Act here. Eight former commissioners of the Federal Election Commission previously noted their opposition to the DISCLOSE Act.
Day: July 19, 2010
Express advocacy: discuss
The San Francisco Chronicle notes today’s California Fair Political Practices Commission discussion of express advocacy. A hearing by staff of the Fair Political Practices Commission on a campaign finance disclosure law known as “express advocacy” is at 10 a.m. today in Sacramento at 428 J St., 8th floor hearing room. Can’t make it to Sacramento? […]
Post-Citizens United activity in Georgia
The Augusta Chronicle reports on corporate and union political activity after Citizens United in Georgia. Georgia’s State Ethics Commission has a few recent advisory opinions on these issues and they’re available here.