The state of the lobbying business in Maryland and Virginia is the topic of this Post report. “As businesses get squeezed and the bottom line becomes more precarious, they turn to lobbyists more and not less.”
Category: Virginia
Kaine, the Southern Governors Association, and BCRA
Gov. Kaine’s involvement with the Southern Governors Association gets some notice in this report. Kaine’s continuing involvement with the SGA as Democratic National Committee chief may raise questions for Obama, who targeted special interests during his campaign, vowing to end their “days of setting the agenda in Washington.” Could this also raise questions for the […]
Fundraising During Legislative Session
Virginia is one of several states with a campaign finance system based almost entirely on disclosure, without contribution limitations or prohibitions. The state does have some requirements, including: Political committees must report all donations of $10,000 or more within three business days, and state officeholders cannot raise money during the legislative session. The Post article […]