Category Archives: New Mexico

Tuesday’s political law links for Jan. 24, 2012

LOBBYING FRONT AND CENTER.  Last night’s debate featured some exchanges on lobbying.  More here.  “Gingrich’s consulting firm shortly before the debate released a copy of its 2006 contract with Freddie Mac, which covers just one year of his multiple years … Continue reading

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Monday’s political law links

WH PETITION HITS 13K SIGNATURES. Althouse notes that an effort to petition the White House sparked by recent comments of Chris Dodd has over 13,000 signatures. COLBERT POKING FUN. Story here. “He said he must stand for corporations because, without … Continue reading

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Daniels, Cain, Pawlenty news, super PACs, the impact of CU nationwide and more political law links today

NO FOR DANIELS. Politico. “Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told supporters in an email early Sunday that he will not run for president in 2012, a decision he said ultimately came down to his family’s reticence about a campaign.” CAIN ANNOUNCES. … Continue reading

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Political committee status case ruling in New Mexico

To update a case I noted in August 2009, Ballot Access News reports that the Tenth Circuit handed down a decision in New Mexico Organized Youth v. Herrera. Among other interesting points, footnote 4 of the opinion explains: During oral … Continue reading

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New Mexico launches new campaign finance database

New Mexico launched its Campaign Finance Information System recently and it’s available here.

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