This Plain Dealer article discusses Rep. Steve LaTourette’s appointment to the House Appropriations Committee and his wife’s actions to avoid “conflict of interest perceptions.” When it became clear that Steve was going to be appointed to the Appropriations Committee, I voluntarily made the decision to divest myself of any business that involved Ohio clients seeking […]
Will Colorado hire a federal lobbyist? This Denver Post article discusses the question. It is not unheard of for a state to hire a federal lobbyist. Seven state governments currently pay for one, and 24 more states have at least one agency with a hired advocate in Washington, according to a report from Colorado’s nonpartisan Legislative […]
What are some localities spending on lobbying? This article discusses spending on lobbyists in Nevada. Although the hiring of lobbyists by local governments is standard procedure in Nevada and other states, one lawmaker says the practice has gotten out of control, particularly at a time of government cutbacks.