With 2018 legislative sessions now underway in both Columbus and Washington, D.C., state and federal lobbying and campaign finance regulators have issued new reporting calendars and contribution limits for the current biennium. Staying up to date on these limits and deadlines is important for anyone participating in the political process.
On November 1, 2017, Rep. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) introduced House Joint Resolution 5 (HJR 5) to increase the number of required signatures needed to place initiated statutes and constitutional amendments on the ballot.
The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) recently issued a reminder to PAC treasurers about handling questionable contributions.
The Ohio Secretary of State’s office recently issued guidance and announced deadlines related to the 2018 Declaration of Filing Day Finances and Permissive Funds Report.
There is no doubt that spending from federal and super PACs in state and local elections continues to increase in Ohio.
The 2018 Ohio election calendar, as issued by Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, is now available.
This year has seen an uptick in grassroots activity surrounding politics and public policy. If you have placed phone calls to state or federal legislators, participated in an industry lobbying day or accompanied a paid lobbyist in directly advocating on an issue, you have been a participant.
Advertising policies of many social media platforms are under intense scrutiny after alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election using online political ads.
On November 7, 2017, Ohioans voted on two statewide ballot issues, as well as numerous local issues and candidates.
Suffolk Construction was recently fined $34,000 by the FEC for donating $200,000 to a Hillary Clinton super PAC while under contract with the government.