Author: Eric Brown

SIGNATURE GATHERING UPDATE. BP. “Former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, co-chair of the campaign Outlaw Dirty Money, announced that the campaign was suspending signature gathering efforts for its ballot initiative due to the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign needs to gather at least 356,467 signatures by the July 2 deadline.” ALLIANCE FORMED. NYT. “Unite the Country, […]

BLOOMBERG AND THE LAW. WE. “Instead of running his own super PAC, Bloomberg recently decided to transfer $18 million in remaining funds from his defunct presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee. Just one problem: This $18 million gift is illegal.” HOW MONEY SPENT. WP. “The latest campaign finance filings are in, finally giving us […]

THIRD RELIEF BILL AND CITIZENS UNITED. BILL. Page 727 (of 1404!) begins the provisions regarding required political activity disclosures and lobbying restrictions, among other requirements. AGENCY WORKING. GE. The commission said 94% of campaign finance reports are filed electronically and electronic filing is required for filers who receive or expend contributions over $50,000 in a […]