Category: New Jersey

Today’s political law links

CA:  INVESTIGATION REVEALED.  LAT.  “Although Russo handed over $25 million, only about $15 million ended up back in California. And when the money surfaced, it sparked an investigation by state authorities, who last month levied $16 million in penalties against the Arizona group and three others.” CO:  AMDT. 41 ISSUE.  Here.  “The complaint, filed by […]

Wed. political law links

BILLS RISE. Here. ” A congressman . . . has paid $25,000 for his legal defense before a panel probing his campaign spending.” PEOPLE’S PLEDGES AND CFR. Story here. “Recently, another approach has emerged: private contracts between candidates about spending by third party groups outside the control of the campaign. ” TWITTER LOBBYING. The Post. […]

Tues. political law links

CONSERVATIVE NOTES SPENDING. The Times. “A new book from a conservative advocate of tighter campaign finance regulations seeks to draw attention to a number of questionable but legal fund-raising activities — some potentially damaging, others certainly embarrassing — that could prove uncomfortable for some on Capitol Hill.” GA:  OUTSIDE PROBE.  Story here.  “Key details of […]