MIXED PURPOSE TRAVEL RULES IN THE NEWS. Story here. “The act of presidential piggybacking — coupling official duties, in this case a speech on the economy, with political fundraising — was not pioneered by Obama but is prominently on display this year.” MOLINARI TO GOOGLE. Story here. “Former New York congresswoman Susan Molinari has signed […]
Category: California
Today’s political law links
NONPROFITS AND SUPER PACS. LA Times. “Campaign finance reform advocates said there has actually been little need for nonprofits to funnel money to super PACs because the tax-exempt groups have been able to engage in political activity with little oversight.” MICHAEL ADAMS TO DINSMORE. The firm’s press release is here. MUSIC AND CAMPAIGNS. The Times. […]
Political law links for Tues., Jan. 31, 2012
OFA GETS SQUARE. Story here. “Campaign personnel are being issued Square mobile credit card readers, allowing them to process donations with their iPhone or Android phones, a campaign official tells POLITICO. The rollout will happen nationwide, and involve staff at all levels.” SUPER PAC IMPACT. Roll Call. “Super PACs backing Newt Gingrich have dominated media […]