Committee approves amendment and recommends HB 314-FN 'ought to pass' after debate over public lobbying funds The Legislative Administration Committee approved a replacement amendment to House Bill 314-FN restricting use of public funds for lobbying, adding an opt‑in ballot process and reporting requirements; the committee recommended the bill 'ought to pass as amended' by a 7–4 vote.

New Hampshire's Legislative Administration Committee has just voted to restrict public funds for lobbying, introducing a new amendment aimed at transparency and local control!

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Time to end corrupt lobbying! 🚫💰 Our democracy thrives when elected officials serve the people, not special interests. Let's push for transparency & accountability to ensure fair representation for all. #EndCorruption #LobbyingReform #DemocracyNow

Members of Congress often favor wealthy donors due to campaign finance reliance, lobbying influence, and structural biases. Reforms like public financing and lobbying limits could reduce inequality. #CampaignFinance #WealthGap #PoliticalInfluence #EconomicJustice #LobbyingReform

Check out the post and share your thoughts on what needs to change: zhach.news/influence-of-lobbyists/

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Maine lawmakers revise grassroots lobbying regulations to enhance transparency Maine updates lobbying definitions and reporting requirements for grassroots lobbying efforts.

Maine is stepping up its game by revising grassroots lobbying regulations to boost transparency and accountability.

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Idaho introduces lobbying disclosure chapter to enhance government transparency Legislation aims to promote public confidence and openness in government actions.

Idaho's new House Bill 398 could revolutionize political transparency by enforcing strict disclosure of financial contributions and lobbying activities—could this be the key to restoring public trust?

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West Virginia Senate adopts lobbying reform amendment to enhance transparency Senator from Mason advocates for increased transparency in lobbying, but reform bill stalls.

West Virginia's Senate takes a bold step towards transparency in lobbying, but will it be enough to restore public trust in government?

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Michigan House OKs bill creating a 'cooling off' period to slow lawmaker-to-lobbyist churn Lansing — The Michigan House voted Thursday to create a two-year waiting period between when a lawmaker or other state official leaves office and when he or she enters the Lansing lobby corps, an effort to close the "revolving door" between the Capitol…

Lansing — The Michigan House voted Thursday to create a two-year waiting period between when a lawmaker or other state official leaves office and when he or she enters the Lansing lobby corps, an effort to close the "revolving door" between the… #MichiganPolitics #LobbyingReform #CoolingOffPeriod

Utah officials define roles and powers in new educational legislation Legislation clarifies definitions of education officials and their authority in decision-making.

Utah's new S.B. 291 bill could redefine the rules of lobbying, aiming for transparency while sparking controversy over potential impacts on grassroots advocacy.

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Oklahoma Senate Bill 97 bans state agency contracts with lobbyists Senate Bill 97 prohibits Oklahoma agencies from hiring lobbyists and legislative liaisons.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 97 is poised to transform the relationship between state agencies and lobbyists, aiming for greater transparency and accountability in government operations.

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Oklahoma State Agencies prohibited from contracting with lobbyists New policy bars Oklahoma state agencies from hiring lobbyists or renewing contracts

Senate Bill 97 could fundamentally change how Oklahoma's state agencies interact with lobbyists, aiming for greater transparency and accountability in government operations.

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New SI on lobby reg in @igajournal.bsky.social updating 2017 SI, and 1998 SI on @hansardsociety.bsky.social

Other than fantastic intro by Raj Chari, 8 (!) more papers on on DE, IE, EU, CH and US, themes of #foreignlobbying, #selfregulation #lobbyingreform.

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