After every citywide election, the New York City Campaign Finance Board is required by law to evaluate the success of the Campaign Finance Program.  The CFB has traditionally held a series of public hearings to comply with this mandate.  For … Continue reading →

As the case against former governor Rod Blagojevich moves forward , we take note of legislation effective January 1, 2009 that prohibits political contributions by business entities whose contracts with Illinois state agencies, in the aggregate, total more than $50,000. … Continue reading →

In a decision issued on Friday, the District of Connecticut upheld two challenged provisions of Connecticut’s Campaign Finance Reform Act.   The first provision bans “communicator lobbyists”and their immediate family members from contributing or soliciting donations to candidates for state office.  … Continue reading →

Pay-to-play has become a term familiar to those with state business in New Jersey. But New Jersey isn’t the only state with this type of law – another is Connecticut. The Connecticut pay-to-play legislation was passed in December 2005. The … Continue reading →

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued a decision which upholds the constitutionality of Philadelphia’s Campaign Finance Law. The law had been challenged by local officials who alleged that the Philadelphia campaign finance law was preempted by the State’s election law. … Continue reading →