The WSJ reports on lobbyist contribution patterns in this article. Lobbyists have donated twice as much to Democrats as Republicans this year -– and corporate PACs have sent 60% of their money to Democrats, according to the data. That’s a reversal from just a few years ago when Republicans controlled Congress and the White House.
Month: September 2009
Last Minute “Technical” Changes to Massachusetts Ethics Law
This report out of Boston says that lawmakers scrambled to make last minute “technical” changes to the state’s new ethics laws. The Legislature also moved Tuesday to delay portions of the new law governing political lobbyists until Jan. 1.
Utah Ethics Proposal Collecting Signatures
A proposal to establish a Utah ethics commission is gathering signatures for ballot placement, according to this report.