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The Cost of Convenience: charging for online contributions

On May 7, 2013, the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (“Board”) will consider an advisory opinion request submitted on behalf of Democracy Ventures, Inc., d/b/a Democracy.com. The organization is seeking...more

5/6/2013 - Online Platforms Political Contributions

House Elections Committee to Consider Campaign Finance Legislation

The Campaign Finance Policy and Technical Bill (H.F. 863 / S.F. 661) will be heard by the House Committee on Elections on March 7. The bill is an initiative of the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board...more

3/5/2013 - Campaign Finance Reform Independent Expenditures Political Expression Proposed Legislation Reporting Requirements

Minnesota Lobbyist Principal's Report

In accordance with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act, an Annual Report of Lobbyist Principal is required to be filed annually with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board ("Board")....more

2/22/2013 - Annual Reports Board of Directors Business Associations Campaign Finance Reform Lobbyists Principal's Report Public Disclosure Act

When Does A Legal Campaign Contribution Become An Illegal Bribe?

On February 14, 2013, in United States v. Terry (6th Cir., No. 11-4130, 2/14/13), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of an Ohio state judge on charges of honest-services fraud, holding that an otherwise...more

2/20/2013 - Appointed Public Officials Bribery Campaign Contributions Criminal Prosecution Honest Services Fraud Judges Political Corruption

Debate Over Campaign Finance Disclosure Continues

While the landmark decision of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 310 (2010), opened the door to unlimited corporate spending independent of candidates, it also opened the door to unlimited debate over...more

11/16/2012

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