Category: New Jersey

Political law links, 6-5-14

CRUZ CFR.  Sen. Cruz.  “U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today filed a pair of bills to protect the individual right to free speech in the wake of Democrats’ efforts to effectively repeal the First Amendment by allowing Congress to regulate spending on political speech.” TESTER LOBBYING REFORM.  Sen. Tester.  “Senator Jon Tester is introducing the […]

Thurs. 5-29 political law links

READY FOR A NEW ACCOUNT.  NJ.  “Ready for Hillary is anything but a traditional political group. But it’s now looking to influence elections the old-fashioned way—by writing checks to candidates.” CA:  GOING ELECTRIC.  LAT.  “Los Angeles County supervisors voted Tuesday to require candidates to file their campaign finance reports electronically, allowing the public to see […]

Tues. political law links, 5-27

ETHICS AND GRIMM.  Roll Call.  “The House Ethics Committee announced it established a special subcommittee to investigate Rep. Michael G. Grimm, already under federal indictment for allegations of misconduct, but the subcommittee members unanimously voted to wait as the Feds pursue the case against the New York Republican.” LERNER FUNDRAISING.  Roll Call.  “A fundraising effort […]