The Columbia Missourian has the latest on ethics and lobbyist reforms in Missouri, including a proposed 2-year ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists. [State Sen. Jason] Crowell, however, defended the measures taken by his amendment and said a “cooling off period” should be required before former legislators can become lobbyists. “You do not take pizza from […]
Month: February 2010
Citizens United poll making news
Many sources report that a poll allegedly shows that the public generally opposes the Supreme Court’s holdings in Citizens United. Eight in 10 poll respondents say they oppose the high court’s Jan. 21 decision to allow unfettered corporate political spending, with 65 percent “strongly” opposed. Nearly as many backed congressional action to curb the ruling, […]
“Shamu gets a lobbyist”
The Washington Examiner reports that SeaWorld has filed a lobbyist disclosure report. (I took the photo at right at SeaWorld during a very enjoyable visit in January 2009.)