Day: February 11, 2009

Giving in South Dakota

This article discusses T. Denny Sanford’s moves, ahead of some changes in the law, to donate to a state PAC and some state candidates.  “He wrote that check on June 27, 2007. That was three days before the new campaign finance reform went into       effect,” South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson said Monday. “This […]

Unveiling Portrait Fundraising

The Hill looks at fundraising surrounding official portraits of officeholders. [Jerry] Lewis’s portrait has earned donations from several of K Street’s most prominent lobbying firms. Van Scoyoc Associates has donated $2,500; Mattoon & Associates has contributed $1,000; and Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates has given $1,000 to Lewis’s portrait fund. Monty Tripp, general counsel […]