This story discusses donations from the deceased in Massachusetts. A well-known Somerville personality apparently contributed $100 to the Bob Trane campaign on July 16, more than three months after her death. State political officials said that’s a problem. “Our rules are pretty clear. Dead people cannot contribute to campaigns,” said Jason Tait from the Office […]
Month: September 2008
University Lobbying
Georgetown University explains how lobbying and tax laws regulate certain activity here.
Strategy to Deal with Random Audit
Random audits? One candidate in San Francisco has a unique approach to dealing with regulators. You don’t bring me flowers: John Rinaldi, a.k.a. failed mayoral challenger Chicken John, says he’ll consider complying with a subpoena from the city’s campaign-finance watchdogs – if they ask nicely. And send him gifts.