A matter in involving the California Republican Party is before the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission. This LA Times story discusses the case. The FPPC’s summary of the case is here. The proposed stipulation is here. Respondents also agree to the Commission imposing upon them an administrative penalty in the amount of Eighteen Thousand Dollars […]
Day: January 4, 2010
Should Florida lobbyist reports by verified through audits?
This St. Petersburg Times editorial argues that lobbyist reports should be audited. Senate President Jeff Atwater and House Speaker Larry Cretul need to follow the law so the public can have some faith that the lobbyist disclosure rolls are a true reflection of who is buying influence in Tallahassee.
The story behind Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce
NPR’s Steve Carmody has this very interesting report on Austin and the players in the case, with a focus on the potential impact of Citizens United. Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver a much anticipated ruling on campaign finance law. The case involves an anti-Hillary Clinton documentary that producers wanted to […]