The Senate has clarified certain aspects of its rules as they relate to providing Members and staff with coffee and other items of nominal value.
Author: Eric Brown
Public funding experimentation
A number of states have public funding programs for certain candidates. Could this be considered a trend? There is more than one proposal for public financing of U.S. Senate elections.
New York, New York
The New York City Campaign Finance Board is quite active. Recently, the Board announced penalties of over $44,000 for one candidate. New York City campaign finance law features matching funds, spending limtis, public funds, and “pay to play” rules.