Category: Kansas

Good morning, here are the top political law links for Tues., 5-6-14

ETHICS UPDATE.  Roll Call.  “The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is continuing an investigation into Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez’s former employment of a lobbyist.” DATA ACT TO PRESIDENT.  Roll Call.  “Recently, in a victory for open data, both chambers of Congress passed with bipartisan support the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act.” DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE […]

Good morning – Here are Mon. political law links

TESTER SEEKS REFORM.  Independent Record.  “Tester said he, working with Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., has introduced a constitutional amendment stating that Congress has the power to make laws about spending in federal elections, while state legislatures have the power to make their own decisions about state elections.” NOT GUILTY PLEA.  Bristol Press.  “Former Connecticut Gov. […]

Fri. 3-28-14 political law links

REID GIFTS AND BEYOND.  RealClearPolitics.com.  “His granddaughter has also received financial support for her fledgling New York theater company from two Nevada-based foundations that typically prohibit donations to organizations outside of their service areas. The foundations belong to gaming and energy companies that have also donated to the lawmaker.” CA:  YEE ACCUSED.  GamePolitics.com.  “As we […]