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Compliance Notes, Vol. 6, Issue 15 - July 2025

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Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance Maine: A federal judge struck down Maine’s 2024 voter-approved law capping contributions to super PACs at $5,000 and requiring disclosure of all donors contributing to independent...more

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New Candidates Enter Michigan and Texas AG Races Ahead of 2026

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Michigan – Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd has announced his candidacy for Michigan AG in 2026. Lloyd, a Republican, joins a growing list of candidates for the seat, including Karen McDonald, Kevin Kijewski, and Mark...more

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New York Note: Hochul Raises $11M, Court Orders Housing Voucher Expansion, FY26 NYC Budget

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Hochul Raises $11 Million in First Half of 2025 for Reelection and Party Support - Governor Kathy Hochul raised $4 million for her 2026 reelection campaign and another $7 million for the state Democratic Party between...more

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Compliance Notes, Vol. 6, Issue 14 - July 2025

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES- Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a Republican-led challenge to campaign finance limits on coordinated spending between candidates and...more

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Compliance Note No. 13: Upcoming ELEC Filing Deadlines for Parties

As New Jersey state and county political parties set leadership following the Primary election in June, they should be mindful of upcoming filing deadlines for the Election Law Enforcement Commission, including the required...more

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Compliance Notes, Vol. 6, Issue 13 - June 2025

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Montana: A coalition of former public officeholders is pushing to end corporate political spending in Montana politics via a...more

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Compliance Note No. 12: ELEC Announces New Audits for 2025 Primary Candidates

With the 2025 New Jersey Primary Election behind us and the 20-Day Post Election report for participating candidates due by June 30, 2025, the Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has introduced a new enforcement...more

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2025 Virginia Democratic Primary Results

On June 17, Virginia Democrats selected their statewide nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general, completing the ticket that will appear alongside gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger in November. Early...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/11)

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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon faces potential $9.8 million fine for improperly accepting campaign cash - “State election officials have informed Senate President Don Harmon that he will face more than $9.8 million in...more

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In-Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's April 2025 Recap

In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's Monthly Round-Up In the April 2025 In-Compliance recap, we cover the following topics: President Trump Directs Attorney General to Investigate ActBlue - FEC Commissioner Allen...more

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Compliance Notes, Vol. 6, Issue 8 - April 2025

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Hawaii: Hawaii lawmakers are working to outlaw political donations from people who win government contracts....more

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California Political Contribution & Gift Limits Increased for 2025-2026

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California's Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has increased the financial limits for political contributions and gifts to state candidates and officials. These new limits took effect on January 1, 2025, and will...more

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Legislative Top 5 - January 2025 #2

Courts Alter Political Landscape - Just before close of business last Friday (January 16), two separate courts handed down opinions that will impact the 2025 legislative session. One decision, by a District Court in Becker...more

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Compliance Notes - Vol. 6, Issue 2

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES -Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Georgia: The voting rights group founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams and its affiliated action fund were fined $300,000 on January 14,...more

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Reminder: State 24 Hour Reporting of Large Contributions and Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports Due July 29

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, any political committee or political fund that receives a contribution or loan of more than $1,000 between July 23 through August 12, 2024 must...more

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FEC Authorizes Federal Candidates and Officeholders to Solicit Unlimited Funds for State Ballot Initiative Committees

At the FEC’s May 1 open meeting, the Commission voted 4-1 to approve a draft advisory opinion requested by Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom (“NFRF”) that authorizes federal candidates and officeholders to solicit unlimited...more

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New Jersey Overhauls Pay-to-Play and Other Campaign Finance Laws

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New Jersey has overhauled its pay-to-play and campaign finance laws, dramatically changing the rules for government contractors, nonprofits, and individual donors. The passage of the Elections Transparency Act has been...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 25

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 24

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 23

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 22

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 21

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes, and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 19

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes, and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission Plans Hearing on New Proposed Campaign-Finance Regulations

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The Election Law Enforcement Commission, the New Jersey Government body charged with jurisdiction over the state’s campaign-finance laws, announced last week that it will hold a public hearing with opportunity for comment on...more

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Compliance Notes – Vol. 1, Issue 18

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