The New York Commission on Public Integrity’s recent actions on lobbyist receptions is the topic of this North Country Gazette report. The Public Employee Ethics Reform Act of 2007 significantly changed the law by prohibiting lobbyists and clients from offering, and public officials, State officers and employees from accepting, gifts of more than nominal value, […]
Day: January 6, 2010
New York City achieves Help America Vote Act goal
The Times reports on New York City’s move to electronic voting machines. The change means that New York City will finally be in compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. That law was passed to avoid a repeat of the Florida debacle of 2000, which was marred by disputed ballots; it also […]
New model for lobbying firm
The Hill reports on Thorn Run Partners’ compensation model here.