Mobile’s Press-Register has this editorial endorsing stronger ethics laws in Alabama. Lobbyists in Alabama can spend up to $250 a day — or more than $90,000 a year — “entertaining” a public official. It’s legal and it’s officially none of … Continue reading
Daily Archives: April 19, 2009
Newsweek features this Jacob Weisberg column apparently faulting President Obama’s lobbyist restrictions for failing to distinguish what Weisberg sees as “good” lobbyists from “bad” lobbyists. The president could deal with Washington sleaze much more effectively through explanation and symbolism. Instead … Continue reading
According to this Des Moines Register report, Iowa’s lobbyist disclosure law is not enforced. State officials concede the disclosure law is not enforced. Senate Ethics Committee Vice Chairman Dick Dearden, D-Des Moines, said he does not recall any organization ever … Continue reading