Here’s a story about the impact of new lobbyist rules in Utah. Now that lobbyists have to report the names of lawmakers who accept meals costing more than $10, accepting a free lunch or dinner may be less appetizing. “Nobody wants to see our names in the paper,” said Senate Majority Leader Scott Jenkins, R-Plain […]
Month: July 2010
The Governor and Reform Jersey Now
The Star-Ledger reports on attention to Gov. Christie’s appearance at a Reform Jersey Now event. As a 501(c)(4) issue-advocacy organization, the group is not required to disclose its donors. It doesn’t have to abide by pay-to-play laws, which ban those with state contracts worth more than $17,500 from donating more than $300 to statewide campaigns. […]
Control of the House and K Street
Politico discusses lobbyists’ political donations and the prospects that Republicans will take control of the House here. A GOP lobbyist who is active in party fundraising was more blunt. “Your friends are your friends when you’re on top,” said this lobbyist, who requested anonymity to freely discuss a sensitive process. Business lobbyists “don’t get paid to […]