Increased lobbyist disclosure is on the agenda in Washington, according to this report from The Columbian (serving Clark County, Washington). Under the bill, mandatory electronic reporting would begin in 2012, after the complex software needed to create a searchable database is developed. Lobbyists and clients or employers of lobbyists with reportable compensation of $10,000 or […]
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WA: Gregoire Fined
Gov. Christine Gregoire was fined by Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission, according to this report.
Update from Washington State
Washington has seen a number of important campaign finance cases over the past year. Here’s an overview.