Federal:

Conservative Justices Voice Skepticism on Voting Law

Lobbyists Fear Shakedown If Supreme Court Lifts Campaign Contributions Cap

From the States and Municipalities:

California – California Campaign Finance Reporting Ripe for Abuse

Florida – In David Rivera Investigation, Suspected Ringer Charged in Federal Court in $81,486Scheme

Florida – Universal Rolls out Red Carpet for GOP Lawmakers, Lobbyists, State-Party Donors

Georgia – Lobbyist Spending Down 1 Month after New Georgia Rule

Georgia – State House Backs Banning Some Lobbyist Spending

Illinois – Michael Bloomberg’s Super PAC Declares Victory in Illinois Special Election

New York – NY Comptroller Drops Suit as Qualcomm Agrees to Disclose More about Political Spending

Ohio – Ohio Campaign Contribution Limits Continue to Rise

West Virginia – Gainer, State Agency Officials Appear in Online Visa ‘P-card’ Marketing Campaign; State Ethics Act Limits Such Endorsements

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