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Lobbying in Laredo, Texas

Heather Burke | November 6, 2018
Are you required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying activities? The City of Laredo Code of Ordinances...

Lobbying in Austin, Texas

Heather Burke | August 23, 2018
Are you required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying activities? The City of Austin Ethics Review Commiss...

Lobbying Rules For Houses of Worship

ldinapoli | June 18, 2018
“Churches” (which is how the Internal Revenue Code describes all houses of worship, including churches, temples, synagogues, and mosques), as with all other public charities, can lobby. Federal tax law draws a distinction between activities intended to influence public policy, and campaigning for a specific candidate. Campaigning for a candidate… Read More

AFJ Weighs In

Heather Burke | July 16, 2018
Our commitment to supporting nonprofits and foundations does not stop at providing resources and information on advocacy. We fight for your right to advocate, at the state and federal levels. We monitor Congress and federal agencies for changes in rules that affect advocacy, and act when it’s needed. We also… Read More

Ballot Measure Legal Resources and Documents

Heather Burke | July 28, 2018
CASE LAW Citizens Against Rent Control v. City of Berkeley In this case, the Court addressed the ability, or lack thereof, to place monetary limitations on contributions to committees formed to support or oppose ballot measures. McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Communications  In this case,… Read More