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4 Aug 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
California – Anaheim Corruption Report Alleges a Criminal Conspiracy, Secret Lobbying and Influence Peddling MSN – Nathan Fenno and Gabriel San Román (Los Angeles Times) | Published: 7/31/2023 An outside investigation into alleged corruption in Anaheim detailed Disneyland area resort interests improperly steering City Hall policymaking. [read post]
2 Jun 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
John Chen was placed on leave after The Los Angeles Times asked the DWP about Chen’s ventures, according to a source at the utility. [read post]
12 May 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
California – Former Top City Attorney Gets 9 Months of Home Detention in DWP Corruption Case MSN – Dakota Smith (Los Angeles Times) | Published: 5/9/2023 A former high-level lawyer in the Los Angeles city attorney’s office was sentenced to nine months of home detention for taking part in an extortion scheme tied to the Department of Water and Power’s (DWP) 2013 billing scandal. [read post]
21 Apr 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
From the States and Municipalities Europe – EU Parliament Tightens Lobbying Rules for Ex-MEPs Macau Business – Agence France Presse | Published: 4/17/2023 The European Parliament will prohibit former members from lobbying legislators for six months after leaving office. [read post]
24 Mar 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
From the States and Municipalities Oceania – How Well-Connected Lobbyists Ask For – and Receive – Urgent Meetings, Sensitive Information and Action on Law Changes for Their Corporate Clients RNZ – Guyon Espiner | Published: 3/22/2023 A media investigation unearthed thousands of emails, text messages, and even encrypted Signal communications, revealing the extent of the lobbying industry in New Zealand. [read post]
17 Mar 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Defense attorneys cast him as a lifelong public servant who represented the poorest communities of Los Angeles. [read post]
10 Feb 2023, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
The scandal triggered the mayor’s resignation and ended up terminating a proposed stadium deal between the city and the Los Angeles Angels. [read post]
26 Jan 2023, 7:45 pm by Jim Sedor
” From the States and Municipalities Arizona – Voter Fraud Unit in Arizona Will [read post]
19 Jan 2023, 1:36 am by Jim Sedor
A Corruption Case Spins Out of Control with a Judge’s Last-Minute Change of Heart Los Angeles Times – Richard Winton | Published: 1/13/2023 For more than a decade, tax consultant Ramin Salari fought charges that he had bribed former Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez in a “pay-for-play” conspiracy. [read post]
23 Dec 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
Bankman-Fried is accused of conspiring with unnamed others to violate campaign finance laws that prohibit corporate donations to candidates&r [read post]
9 Dec 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
Vows to Reject Corporate PAC Money on the Rise for Incoming Congress MSN – Kate Ackley (Roll Call) | Published: 12/5/2022 More than 70 members of the 118 Congress say they are swearing off contributions from corporate PACs, indicating that a trend, almost exclusively among Democrats, that caught on during the 2018 election cycle has persisted. [read post]
23 Nov 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
Pelosi to Step Down as House Democratic Leader Yahoo News – Sarah Wire (Los Angeles Times) | Published: 11/17/2022 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will not seek to lead House Democrats for another term but remain in Congress. [read post]
18 Nov 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Conservative Group Pressing States to Adopt Laws Protecting Companies from ‘Political Boycotts’: Report Yahoo News – Jared Gans (The Hill) | Published: 11/11/2022 A conservative group is planning to push state lawmakers across the country to adopt legislation to shield American companies from “political boycotts. [read post]
4 Nov 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Perkins Coie Dials Back Politics, Doubles Down on Corporate Work Bloomberg Government – Justin Wise | Published: 11/2/2022 Perkins Coie, the law firm that has long been a top adviser to Democrats, is looking to expand its work for tech and emerging companies while pulling back from politics. [read post]
28 Oct 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
From the States and Municipalities Arizona – A Retiree Served Food to the Homeless for Years. [read post]
7 Oct 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Corporations are under pressure from employees and consumers to weigh in on political issues. [read post]
30 Sep 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Brooklyn’s Library Moves to Slip Books Through Red State Bans MSN – Madina Touré (Politico) | Published: 9/24/2022 The front line of America’s culture war now runs straight through the nation’s school libraries, with conservatives in dozens of states outlawing books and instruction and the left working to shield targeted authors. [read post]
23 Sep 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
Spending in election cycles by corporations and the ultrawealthy through so-called dark money groups has skyrocketed since the 2010 Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. [read post]
16 Sep 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
From the States and Municipalities Arkansas – Ethics Filing Against Flowers Frivolous, Senate Panel Says; Suspension Recommended for Clark Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – Michael Wickline | Published: 9/10/2022 The Arkansas Senate Ethics Committee recommended the chamber suspend state Sen. [read post]
2 Sep 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
From the States and Municipalities Alabama – Alabama Ethics Commission Won’t Reconsider Decision on Exculpatory Information MSN – Brian Lyman (Montgomery Advertiser) | Published: 8/25/2022 The Alabama Ethics Commission will not reconsider a decision that it does not have to disclose potentially exculpatory information to targets of investigations. [read post]