Monthly Archives: January 2015
“Former Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon’s house arrest ends”
“K Street’s Glorious Restoration; It’s A Great Time to Be a Lobbyist, Again”
Jim Oliphant for the National Journal.
Video of CCP Event on Citizens United After 5 Years
Engelbrecht of True the Vote Testifying at Confirmation Hearing for AG Nominee Lynch
“3 former California governors back independent redistricting”
Melanie Mason for the LAT on a Ted Olson brief:
Three former California governors are wading in to an Arizona elections case before the Supreme Court that could have major implications on how California draws its congressional and legislative… Continue reading
“Harry Reid Fundraiser Loses Appeal Over Excessive Contributions”
Mike Sacks for the NLJ:
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld the campaign finance convictions of a prominent Nevada attorney and fundraising bundler for Sen. Harry Reid’s 2010 reelection bid, but the defendant’s lawyers aim to make history by… Continue reading
“Koch-backed network aims to spend nearly $1 billion on 2016 elections”
Huge (and hugely troubling). WaPo:
A network of conservative advocacy groups backed by Charles and David Koch aims to spend a staggering $889 million in advance of the next White House election, part of an expansive strategy to build on… Continue reading
“No more spoilers, a focus on the issues: 6 reasons it’s time for ranked choice voting in Maine”
Brennan Center Amicus Brief in AZ Redistricting Case
Here.
“The Growing Shadow of Political Money”
“Rules Changes for 501(c)(4) Organizations Regarding State-Level Donor Disclosure Standards and Fundraising Registration”
“Prospects for Election Reform in the Digital Age One Year After the Presidential Commission on Election Administration”
Release:
The Center for New York City Law, the Institute for Information Law and Policy, and the Impact Center for Public Interest Law Present:
A Panel Discussion Featuring:
Robert Bauer, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP; former Co-Chair of the Presidential… Continue reading