LOBBYISTS FILL VOID. RC. “The shift on Capitol Hill to centralize much of the major policymaking in leadership offices, as opposed to committees, along with a reduction in legislative staff and their salaries has helped propel the revolving door in recent years, says Timothy LaPira, a James Madison University professor.” CT: LEGAL ACTION CONSIDERED. WTNH. […]
Author: Eric Brown
6.21 political law links
TOMORROW AT THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. The agenda for the meeting is here. FL: LEAVE REFORM TO CONGRESS. TB. “Comprehensive campaign finance reform should come from Washington or Tallahassee, and the city should focus on other priorities.” NY: RULES DELAY. DF. “The Laws and Rules Committee of the Ulster County Legislature has postponed a vote […]
Big 1A Day & more political law links
JUSTICES AFFIRM 1A PRINCIPLES. NYT. “The Supreme Court reaffirmed core free-speech principles in two cases on Monday, both decided without dissent.” GRAYSON FUNDRAISING. WE. “Former Rep. Alan Grayson is running a fundraising campaign supporting Jon Ossoff, the Democrat in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District that’s set to be decided in Tuesday’s special election.” HI: LOBBYIST REPORTING. […]