Advocacy efforts shattered records in 2023, with nearly $480 million poured into influencing legislation and regulatory decisions making their way through state government. That amount eclipsed the previous high $440
The Justice Department official leading the investigation of big tech companies’ market dominance is stepping aside from the department’s Google probe because of his previous lobbying work for Google
Santa Monica’s lobbying rules will be up for discussion at Council’s April 18 meeting.
The meeting will include the introduction and first reading of an ordinance to update
Editor:
Apparently, the Santa Monica City Council, the Planning Commission, school board and Rent Control Board want people who attend their meetings to register as lobbyists. Santa Monicans for Renters&
Individuals paid to influence decisions at City Hall will be required to publicly disclose their activities as of Sept. 19.
A unanimous City Council passed new rules regulating lobbying at
Time is running out for nefarious lobbyists seeking private backroom deals with the City Council. Be warned: you have six months to peddle your influence without reproach.
City Council passed
First it was too hot, then too cold, but staff is hoping their third attempt to regulate local lobbyists will be just right.
Council will hear the latest version of
Lobbyists will eventually have to register with City Hall, but exactly who is a lobbyist, what lobbying is and who is responsible for reporting violations remain unclear.
The City Councilheard
At its July 14 meeting, the City Council will take on several controversial issues and few housekeeping items.
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The council will hear the first reading of proposed rules to
