A Senate candidate has promised never to become a lobbyist, according to this report. “The revolving door used by lobbyists and legislators only serves to fill the pockets of special interests while ignoring the needs of Arkansas families,” said [Bill] Halter in a statement from his campaign. “During my career I’ve worked in both the […]
Day: March 9, 2010
Federal court opines on what’s a solicitation
Yesterday an opinion in Utility Workers of America Local 369 v. Federal Election Commission was announced and it’s available here. The case was remanded to the Federal Election Commission.
Montana campaign finance law target of suit
Here’s a story from Montana about a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state law in light of Citizens United. A Bozeman company is suing two state offices over a law dating back to 1912 that bans corporate spending in elections.