Category Archives: legislation and legislatures

“White House visitor logs provide window into lobbying industry”

May 20, 2012, 8:27 pmcampaign finance, legislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

WaPo: “More than any president before him, Obama pledged to change the political culture that has fueled the influence of lobbyists. He barred recent lobbyists from joining his administration and banned them from advisory boards throughout the executive branch.… Continue reading

Book Announcement: Parliamentary Elections, Representation and the Law

May 17, 2012, 8:57 pmlegislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

NOW PUBLISHED Parliamentary Elections, Representation and the Law Caroline Morris Parliamentary elections are the foundation of the democratic State, providing legitimacy to government and an opportunity for citizens to participate in the democratic process. But despite the crucial role of… Continue reading

“Want to end partisan politics? Here’s what won’t work — and what will.”

May 17, 2012, 8:35 pmlegislation and legislatures, political polarizationRick Hasen

Mann/Ornstein Part II in WaPo‘s Outlook section. I discussed my skepticism about Mann and Ornstein’s solutions in this Slate piece, “Why Washington Can’t Be Fixed.”

“Ex-lawmakers on K Street avoid ‘Scarlet L,’ shy away from registering as lobbyists”

May 17, 2012, 8:17 pmlegislation and legislatures, lobbyingRick Hasen

<i>The Hill</i> reports.

“Sen. McCain huddles with Dems on campaign finance reform”

May 16, 2012, 8:22 amcampaign finance, legislation and legislaturesRick Hasen

Potentially important news. What are the chances of a discharge petition on a pure campaign finance disclosure bill getting through the House?

“Kasich’s signing of election law ‘repeal’ doesn’t end debate”

May 16, 2012, 8:10 amdirect democracy, election administration, legislation and legislatures, referendum, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Cincinnati Enquirer: “The gambit, apparently the first time that Ohio legislators have ever effectively killed a referendum destined for voters, sets up a possible lawsuit over a question that could impact this fall’s election: May state legislators repeal a… Continue reading