A city in Florida is considering a rule governing lobbying. An ordinance that prohibits lobbying of city officials while the city is in the middle of evaluating competitive bids, however, is needed, according to City Attorney James Yacavone. This is especially true now that the city is proceeding with plans to construct a roughly $45 […]
Author: Eric Brown
New Proposal in New York
Gov. Paterson has proposed additional campaign finance reforms in New York. Paterson’s measure would lower contribution limits and close a loophole allowing limited liability companies to contribute far more than individual companies. It would also give the state Board of Elections more enforcement power, and would add a fifth member to the board to eliminate […]
Report on Host Committee Financing
The Campaign Finance Institute released a report discussing national party convention host committee financing.