Month: March 2009

Bloomberg Reelection Campaign

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running for reelection and funding his campaign with personal money, according to this Times report. Aides say that this time around, his spending could easily reach $80 million. But Mr. Bloomberg’s rivals suggest that after shelling out $150 million for his last two elections to introduce himself to New Yorkers, the […]

Nevada Lobbyist Spending

This San Francisco Chronicle report explains some recent lobbyist spending in Nevada. Other advocates and their spending included NV Energy lobbyist Judy Stokey at $114; Brian McAnallen of EMBARQ at $96; former judge and lawmaker Gene Porter of Frias Holding Co. at $88; George Ross, with numerous clients including hospitals, restaurants, banks and the Las […]

Public Corruption Prosecutions Improvements Act

Sen. Leahy’s Public Corruption Prosecutions Improvements Act was considered yesterday by the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to this report.  The bill was reported as amended here.  As of this writing, the Senate Judiciary website calls the legislation, “The Public Corruption Improvements Act” (screen capture with highlight below, click for larger image).  I didn’t know public corruption […]