TECH LOBBYING. TIME. “When it comes to corporate lobbying efforts, Google outspent other major technology firms last year by millions of dollars, and took the top spot among companies more broadly.” LOBBY BIZ STATUS. POL. “Lobbyists across town raked in a total of more than $3.3 billion during the first year of Trump’s administration, according to figures compiled […]
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TASK FORCE REPORT. ROC. “As part of their work on the task force, Primo and Milyo conducted two national surveys in 2015 and 2016 to assess the public’s views on campaign finance, how concerned the public is about the role money plays in the political system, and what—if anything—should be done about it.” NY: ERASE […]
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COMPLAINT OVER PAYMENT. WT. “Common Cause filed a complaint with both the Department of Justice and Federal Elections Commission on Monday concerning a payment made to the adult film star reported to have had an affair with President Trump.” CO: GIFT SCRUTINY. DP. “Freebies flow regularly into Denver City Council offices from city departments and […]