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March 28, 2024  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Colorado: “Colorado Appeals Court Upholds Campaign Finance Fine for Ex-State Senate Candidate” by Michael Karlik for Colorado Politics National: “Threats Against Politicians Are Prevalent. The FEC Wants to Let Campaigns Pay for Security.” by Zach Montellaro (Politico) for Yahoo News Florida: “Florida […]

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The 99th session of the Legislature adjourned sine die on March 26. Lawmakers convened for Veto Day but adjourned after only a few minutes because for the first time in nearly 70 years, there were no gubernatorial vetoes to consider. […]

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March 27, 2024  •  

Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Elections National: “Federal Officials Say 20 Have Been Charged for Threatening Election Workers” by Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Perry Stein (Washington Post) for MSN National: “No Labels, No Candidate: Rejections pile up as time runs short” by Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Reid Epstein (New […]

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March 26, 2024  •  

Tuesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance Wisconsin: “Prosecutors in 3 Wisconsin Counties Decline to Pursue Charges Against Trump Committee, Lawmaker” by Scott Bauer (Associated Press) for MSN Elections Arizona: “Deepfake Kari Lake Video Shows Coming Chaos of AI in Elections” by Reis Thebault (Washington Post) for MSN […]

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March 25, 2024  •  

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher Resigns

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Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District Rep. Mike Gallagher announced his resignation effective April 19. The resignation does not trigger a special election under the statute because the effective date occurs after the second Tuesday in April. All of the state’s eight […]

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March 25, 2024  •  

Monday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance National: “Trump’s Legal Fees Are Sky High. An Elaborate PAC Scheme Is Helping Pay Them – for Now” by Erin Mansfield and Zac Anderson (USA Today) for MSN Oregon: “Oregon Secretary of State Says It Needs More Money, Employees to Overhaul […]

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March 22, 2024  •  

News You Can Use Digest – March 22, 2024

National/Federal Supreme Court Rules Public Officials Can Sometimes Be Sued for Blocking Critics on Social Media Associated Press News – Mark Sherman | Published: 3/14/2024 A unanimous Supreme Court ruled public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking their critics on social […]

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March 21, 2024  •  

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Without the contributions and activism of women throughout history, our lives would not look the same today. Social and political milestones helped give women autonomy and more opportunities, including winning the right to vote, access to reproductive healthcare, and women […]

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March 21, 2024  •  

Meet Our Expert – Jean Cantrell

As a seasoned government relations professional, State and Federal Communications, Inc., was thrilled to bring on Jean Cantrell as the company’s first senior advisor in January, 2022, with a particular focus on stakeholder management Because of her vast experience in […]

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March 21, 2024  •  

Thursday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance National: “Chinese Billionaire Pleads Guilty to Straw Donor Scheme in New York and Rhode Island” by Jake Offenhartz (Associated Press) for MSN New Mexico: “How NM Will Enforce the New Deepfake Disclosure Law” by Austin Fisher for Source New Mexico Pennsylvania: “Pa. Lawmakers […]

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March 20, 2024  •  

Alabama Special Election Scheduled

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State Rep. John Rogers resigned from his House District 52 seat on March 13 after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges related to a grant program. A special primary election for House District 52 will be […]

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A voter-backed measure, known as Ballot Measure 2, was recently upheld when the Ninth Circuit affirmed a federal judge’s denial of a preliminary injunction blocking it. The measure requires immediate disclosure of contributions aggregating to more than $2,000 per year. […]

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March 20, 2024  •  

Wednesday’s LobbyComply News Roundup

Campaign Finance New Mexico: “Senator Sues Secretary of State in Dispute Over Campaign Donation to Student” by Daniel Chacón (Santa Fe New Mexican) for Yahoo News Elections Michigan: “Michigan Lawyer Who Claimed Election Fraud Arrested after Dominion Hearing” by Rachel Weiner and Patrick Marley […]

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March is always a great month for me! Not only is it the month of my birth, but it’s also the month that boasts the arrival of Spring and the observance of National Women’s History Month! I want to shine […]

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