“State Senate suspends rule barring political fundraising during budget season”

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The state Senate on Thursday voted to rescind a rule prohibiting campaign fundraising during the budget season after Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León (D-Los Angeles) said it is giving an unfair advantage to moneyed special interests opposing incumbents.

The vote was 24-8 to suspend rules that were adopted two years ago as part of an effort by the Senate to regain public trust after three of its members were charged with crimes. The suspension is in effect for this legislative year.

Classy.

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