Lobbying
FCC wants TV stations to post political ad info online
The three-member Federal Communication Commission acted today to make it easier to find out how much candidates are spending on television ads in the biggest media markets, including Seattle.
Date: 04/27/2012 | The Petri Dish
Conservative legislative group's tax-exempt status challenged
OLYMPIA -- Open government advocates accused a conservative legislative group Monday of falsely claiming tax-exempt status while doing widespread lobbying.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Nation & World
AFL-CIO Super PAC to focus on voter turnout
WASHINGTON -- The AFL-CIO's new "super" political action committee won't spend much on television ads, but will focus instead on mobilizing thousands of union and nonunion voters, officials at the labor federation said Thursday.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Business
U.S. 2 safety group wants highway’s cities to pitch in for lobbying costs
For each of the past three years, the U.S. 2 Safety Coalition has spent $3,000 in donations to pay for lobbying in Olympia. Most of its budget is spent on efforts to persuade policymakers to fund transportation projects on the highway.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Local News
Ex-Murray staffer turned lobbyist is launching a new firm
Rick Desimone, a familiar name in Washington political circles for two decades, announced today he is starting his own consulting business.
Date: 02/15/2012 | The Petri Dish
Small-business advocates to lobby Olympia lawmakers next week
The National Federation of Independent Business, the Association of Washington Business and the Washington Policy Center have scheduled a news conference next week in Olympia to announce ways state lawmakers "can improve Washington's small business climate and spur economic recovery in the state."
Date: 01/20/2012 | Bizblog
30 chambers of commerce take their agenda to Olympia
The state's chambers of commerce, including Economic Alliance Snohomish County, issued a news release today urging state lawmakers in Olympia to raise taxes only after they "reduce spending to the greatest extent possible" and "focus on job creation, education and transportation."
Date: 01/19/2012 | Bizblog
Google doubles its spending on lobbying
Google is dropping a lot of cash on lobbying, hitting an all-time high.The Internet search giant, under heavy scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and regulators, shelled out $2.4 million on lobbying this quarter, nearly double what it spent a year ago.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Business
State to spend $750,000 to lobby Congress on transportation funding
OLYMPIA -- While bracing for a new round of budget cuts, the Department of Transportation plans to keep a lobbyist working the halls of Congress in search of federal funds.
Date: 08/15/2011 | Local News
Sen. Murray gets heat as she readies for role as co-chairwoman of debt panel
WASHINGTON -- As official Washington speculates on what Sen. Patty Murray's presence might mean on Congress' new debt-reduction committee, one thing is clear: Her contribution to the 12-member panel ultimately could depend on which Patty Murray shows up for work.
Date: 08/14/2011 | Northwest
Bipartisan tax plan trims mortgage deduction
WASHINGTON — A new bipartisan plan to reduce government borrowing would target some of the most cherished tax breaks enjoyed by millions of families — those promoting health insurance, home ownership, charitable giving and retirement savings — in exchange for lowering overall tax...
Date: 07/21/2011 | Nation & World
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