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Political Reform Act’s Ban on Public Money for Campaigns Upheld

Calif. Appellate Court Strikes Down SB 1107 - A California law that amended the Political Reform Act to permit spending public money on political campaigns was struck down by an appellate court. In Howard Jarvis Taxpayer...more

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Public Agency, Officials’ & Employees’ Rules for Electioneering - BB&K Attorneys Jim Priest and Sigrid Asmundson Discuss the Dos...

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There’s a fine line public agencies, officials and employees walk between legally disseminating information and illegally advocating for or against a ballot measure or candidate. Originally published in PublicCEO - October...more

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Campaign Season Poses Challenges for Local Governments

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It is that time of year again… “Election Season.” In addition to candidates on the ballot on a state and national level, many local governments are gearing up to place questions on the ballot with respect to debt issuances...more

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House

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Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Debate Begins Over Spending or Saving Projected Surplus - This week, the Maine Revenue...more

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New Law Limits Ability of Local Governments and School Districts to Communicate Regarding Ballot Questions

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On January 6, 2016, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law Public Act 269 of 2015 (“Act 269”), which amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Act 388, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended (“Act 388”). Among other...more

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To Campaign or Not to Campaign: A Refresher

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As November elections and some major ballot measures loom, and as 2016 general election candidates start copping to “thinking about a run,” now seems a good time to revisit the impartiality required of public agencies and...more

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Public Officials and Agencies: To Campaign or Not to Campaign?

California law allows public agencies to expend public money and resources to educate voters on matters included on an upcoming election ballot. State law does not permit using public money or resources to advocate on behalf...more

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