Good morning. What’s in the political law news today? CES: What happens in Vegas matters in DC Politico reports on lobbyists attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It’s the perfect place for lobbyists and policy strategists to find new clients, especially as the tech industry is becoming increasingly interested in Washington. Engaging First […]
Category: Colorado
Issue committee fined in Colorado
News here. A judge has levied $11,300 in campaign-finance fines against a group run by anti-tax activist Douglas Bruce for not reporting what was spent to put three tax-slashing measures on the November ballot. The fine against Active Citizens Together, a nonprofit run by Bruce, is believed to be the largest-ever against an “issue committee,” […]
Colorado grassroots case decided
News here. A federal appellate court says a Colorado voter-approved amendment that limits campaign contributions from small groups is unconstitutional. A 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Tuesday in favor of six homeowners that fought a Parker city proposal to annex their subdivision. The Institute for Justice discusses the ruling here.