New York Comptroller aggressively pursues disclosure of corporate spending on political activities *

USA - April 1 2013
For many years, religious organizations like the Unitarian Universalist Association, specialized investment advisors such as Trillium Asset…

Co-authors: Michael E. Toner.

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Texas Ethics Commission approves contributions to political committees by text message *

USA - April 1 2013
In January, the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) approved an Advisory Opinion allowing political committees to accept contributions by text message. The…

Co-authors: Andrew G. Woodson.

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California lobbyist and firm fined for coalition letter *

USA - January 24 2013
In December 2012, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) fined lobbyist Lori Kammerer and her firm Kammerer and Company for…

Co-authors: Andrew G. Woodson.

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FEC solicits comments on enforcement process, due April 19 *

USA - January 24 2013
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is currently evaluating the agency's enforcement process and is soliciting comments from the public with…

Co-authors: Jan Witold Baran.

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FEC advisory opinion corner *

USA - November 27 2012
In Advisory Opinion 2012-30, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) considered (1) whether text message contributions may be made in excess of $50 per billing cycle and $200 per calendar year/election cycle and (2) whether political committees may share a mobile short code to process text message contributions.

Co-authors: Brandis L. Zehr.

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