DISCLOSE 2.0: What’s next?
Even President Obama’s tweet couldn’t save DISCLOSE. The Hill reports on the lack of 60 votes in the Senate to move the legislation to the floor. The Post has some other reactions. But Democracy21 vows to push for consideration in September. Meanwhile, reform groups are also supporting H.R. 4790 (The Shareholder Protection Act of 2010). […]
One approach to campaign finance reform
An editorial in the St. Petersburg Times advocates replacing Florida’s campaign finance rules with four new rules.
Repairs to Connecticut campaign finance law after cases
The New Haven Register explains what the legislature is doing to Connecticut’s campaign finance and lobbying laws after two federal court cases were handed down recently.