Category: South Carolina

Tougher penalties, lobbyist disclosure, and other political law links

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 29, 2013
Categories In Arizona, FEC, Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah

SUPER PAC SEASON. Story here. “A Washington fundraising heavyweight is helping to set up federal and state super PACs to support U.S. Sen. David Vitter, a move that heightens speculation that Vitter is eyeing a bid to run for governor.” SUPER PAC SEASON II. The Hill. “A group of Hillary Clinton supporters is launching a […]

Today’s political law links, Monday, 12-17-12

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 17, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, DC, FEC, IRS, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, New York City, South Carolina

UPDATED (C)(3) GUIDE FOR ELECTION-YEAR ACTIVITIES. Steven Sholk has updated his helpful guide and it’s online here. SCHOCK PROBE. Story here. “The House Ethics Committee revealed today that it is investigating the conduct of House Republican Aaron Schock of Peoria.” OWENS SCRUTINY. Politico. “ProPublica, in a story published by POLITICO, first reported the trip was […]

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (12/11/12)

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 11, 2012
Categories In A.M. Report, California, FEC, Foreign Laws, LDA, Mass., Minnesota, Rule G-37, South Carolina, Texas

INAUGURAL ASK. Politico. “Fundraising for President Barack Obama’s second inauguration has kicked into high gear with organizers soliciting contributions up to $1 million.” INAUGURAL TIP. FEC. “Apart from a ban on donations from foreign nationals, the federal campaign finance law and FEC regulations do not restrict donations to inaugural committees.” LOBBYING DISCLOSURE. The Post. “Lobbying […]