New federal campaign contribution limits have been announced by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Per the requirements of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, the FEC must adjust certain federal contribution...more
Maine -
On November 5, 2024, Maine residents voted in favor of passing a ballot measure that limits contributions from individuals, PACs and business entities to PACs “for the purpose of making independent expenditures” to...more
On August 6, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president and announced Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This marked the end of the primary election period for the Harris/Walz...more
8/9/2024
/ Campaign Finance Reform ,
CFTC ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Kamala Harris ,
MSRB ,
Pay-To-Play ,
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Political Contributions ,
Presidential Elections ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate in her bid for president. Contributions to the Harris/Walz campaign are now subject to the...more
8/7/2024
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CFTC ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Kamala Harris ,
MSRB ,
Pay-To-Play ,
Political Campaigns ,
Political Candidates ,
Political Contributions ,
Presidential Elections ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Ohio Adopts Sweeping Foreign National Ban, Covering Lawful Permanent Residents -
On June 2, 2024, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law H.B. 1, enacting a sweeping foreign national ban on political contributions and...more
6/21/2024
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Governor DeWine ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
North Carolina ,
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Political Contributions ,
State and Local Government ,
State Bans ,
State Legislatures
On July 1, 2024, registration thresholds under the city of Chicago’s lobbying law take effect. Under the law, individuals will need to register for city lobbying communications if they:
- are compensated or spend $1,250...more
The following summarizes periodic pay-to-play reporting requirements under laws in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island. Certain companies must file reports regarding their business...more
The following summarizes the periodic reporting requirements under Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Rhode Island laws for certain corporate entities to file reports regarding their business...more