A Texas-sized IRS controversy? Governor Perry vetoes disclosure legislation *

USA - May 29 2013
It seems the IRS controversy has spilled into the states. Late last week Governor Rick Perry vetoed legislation that would have required the…

Co-authors: Ronald M. Jacobs.

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Unlimited contributions to New Jersey Super PAC now allowed *

USA - May 29 2013
State campaign finance laws change constantly, but not always this quickly. In late March, the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC)…

Co-authors: Ronald M. Jacobs.

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IRS fallout continues: where are we now? *

USA - May 28 2013
It's been less than three weeks since the IRS admitted to targeting applications for tax-exempt status filed by some conservative organizations. Much…

Co-authors: Ronald M. Jacobs.

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No day at the beach: Florida overhauls campaign finance law, empowers Ethics Commission to crack down on vendors and lobbyists *

USA - May 2 2013
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed two bills yesterday that make sweeping changes in the state's campaign finance and ethics laws. The campaign…

Co-authors: Ronald M. Jacobs.

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Senate hearing illustrates gridlock at federal level in forcing donor disclosure; Utah is latest state to charge into the vacuum *

USA - April 11 2013
What happens when a donor sets up a corporation and uses it to contribute to a Super PAC, intending to hide his or her identity by having the…

Co-authors: Ronald M. Jacobs, Margaret C. Rohlfing .

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