In a story I’ve followed for some time, Mass. House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has announced that he intends to resign. DiMasi, reeling from ethics probes connected to his former campaign treasurer, ended months of speculation during which his subordinates have openly campaigned to replace him. DiMasi, who also will give up his North End representative’s […]
Month: January 2009
No TARP Funds for Lobbyists?
Are firms receiving Troubled Assets Relief Program funds spending the money on lobbying? Senators Feinstein and Snowe have proposed legislation addressing this issue, according to this press release. The legislation is here. The law would ban use of TARP funds for “political contributions,” a term defined in the law. Under the definition, would the law ban […]
MO: New Campaign Finance Reporting
Missouri will have a new campaign finance reporting system soon, according to this report. The Missouri Ethics Commission is here.