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Kansas: Nonprofit Lobbying and Political Activity Guide
A discussion and analysis of federal and state law applicable to charities and other not-forprofit organizations that engage in lobbying, voter registration, or
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California Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Influencing Redistricting in California
This factsheet explains the process of redistricting in California.
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Ohio – Lobbying or Not?
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Virginia – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Virginia, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.
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Georgia Lobbying Disclosure
Guide on Georgia lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.
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Georgia Voter Registration
Guide on Georgia voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives
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Georgia – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Georgia, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.
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Georgia Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
Guide on Georgia campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.
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Minnesota – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Minnesota, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.
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Maine – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Maine, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.
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Wisconsin – Lobbying or Not?
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Lobbying in Laredo, Texas
Are you required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying activities?
The City of Laredo Code of Ordinances requires individuals and organizations
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Lobbying in Austin, Texas
Are you required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying activities? The City of Austin Ethics Review Commission requires individuals and organizatio
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New Jersey Reporting of Independent Expenditures
A chart comparing examples of communications that may be Independent Expenditures.
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Pennsylvania – Lobbying or Not?
Common scenarios in Pennsylvania, and whether or not they are considered lobbying.
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Delaware Lobbying FAQ
Frequently asked questions about lobbying in Delaware.
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Delaware Advocacy Chart
A one stop document for learning whether or not you communication is reportable in Delaware.
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Pennsylvania State Lobbying Flowchart
A flow chart to help determine whether or not your communication is considered lobbying in Pennsylvania.
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Los Angeles County Lobbying Factsheet
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Lobbying in Dallas, Texas
Are you required to register as a lobbyist & report your lobbying activities? If you or your nonprofit organization works to impact public policy in the City o
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Maryland Voter Registration
Guide on Maryland voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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Maryland Lobbying Disclosure
Guide on Maryland lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.
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Maryland Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
Guide on Maryland campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.
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Maine Voter Registration
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Maine Lobbying Disclosure
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Maine Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Lobbying in El Paso, Texas
If you or your nonprofit organization works to impact public policy in the city of El Paso, you may be required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbyi
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Kentucky Voter Registration
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Kentucky Lobbying Disclosure
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Kentucky Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Iowa Voter Registration
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Iowa Lobbying Disclosure
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Iowa Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Illinois Voter Registration
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Illinois Lobbying Disclosure
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Illinois Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Florida Voter Registration
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Florida Lobbying Disclosure
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Florida Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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District of Columbia Voter Registration
Guide on District of Columbia voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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District of Columbia Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
Guide on District of Columbia campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.
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Colorado Voter Registration
Guide on Colorado voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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Massachusetts Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
Guide on Massachusetts campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.
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Massachusetts Lobbying Disclosure
Guide on Massachusetts lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.
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Massachusetts Voter Registration
Guide on Massachusetts voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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Arizona Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Arizona Lobbying Disclosure
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Arizona Voter Registration
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California City, County and Special District Local Lobbying Ordinances
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California Election Year Activities: How 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Orga
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California Lobbying Disclosure
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California Lobbying Disclosure Thresholds: When an Organization Needs
Is your organization active in California legislative or administrative policy change? California has a sunshine law designed to reveal who has influence on Cal
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California Voter Registration
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Colorado Lobbying Disclosure
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Colorado Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Michigan Lobbying Disclosure
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Michigan Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Michigan Voter Registration
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Minnesota Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Minnesota Lobbying Disclosure
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Minnesota Voter Registration
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Missouri Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Missouri Lobbying Disclosure
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Missouri Voter Registration
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Montana Lobbying Disclosure
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Montana Voter Registration
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Nevada Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Nevada Lobbying Disclosure
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Nevada Voter Registration
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New Jersey Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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New Jersey Lobbying
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New Jersey Voter Registration
A guide on New Jersey voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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New Mexico Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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New Mexico Lobbying Disclosure
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New Mexico Voter Registration
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New York Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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New York Lobbying Disclosure
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New York Voter Registration
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North Carolina Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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North Carolina Lobbying Disclosure
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North Carolina Voter Registration
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North Dakota Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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North Dakota Lobbying Disclosure
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North Dakota Voter Registration
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Ohio Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Ohio Lobbying Disclosure
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Ohio Voter Registration
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Oregon Lobbying Disclosure
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Pennsylvania Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Pennsylvania Voter Registration
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Montana Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Shaping the Future: A Compliance Guide for Nonprofits Influencing Pub
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South Dakota Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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South Dakota Lobbying Disclosure
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South Dakota Voter Registration
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Tennessee Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
Guide on Tennessee campaign finance and ballot measure law, including contributions, expenditures, registering/reporting as a political committee.
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Tennessee Lobbying Disclosure
Guide on Tennessee lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.
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Tennessee Voter Registration
Guide on Tennessee voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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Texas Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Texas Lobbying Disclosure
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Texas Voter Registration
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Virginia Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Virginia Lobbying Disclosure
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Virginia Voter Registration
Guide to Virginia voter registration law, including deadlines, photo ID requirements, and voter registration drives.
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Washington Voter Registration
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Washington Lobbying Disclosure
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Washington Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Washington Ballot Measure Advocacy Chart
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Wisconsin Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Wisconsin Voter Registration
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Wisconsin Lobbying Disclosure
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Oregon Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Oregon Voter Registration
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Pennsylvania Lobbying Disclosure
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State Lobbying Registration Thresholds
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Initiating Policy Change: Circulating Ballot Initiatives in California
The ballot initiative process in California can be an effective tool for nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) public charities, to bring about change in public polic
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California’s Campaign Finance Rules & Nonprofit Advocacy
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Lobbying in San Antonio, Texas
The San Antonio Ethics Review Board requires individuals and organizations who lobby in San Antonio to register with the city and file activity reports if they
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Lobbying in Corpus Christi, Texas
If you or your nonprofit works to impact public policy in the City of Corpus Christi, you may be required to register as a lobbyist. The general rule is that a
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Delaware Campaign Finance and Ballot Measure Guide
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Delaware Lobbying Disclosure
Guide on Delaware lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.
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San Francisco’s Prop C: Grassroots Expenditure Lobbyist Disclosure
Does your nonprofit organization advocate in the City and County of San Francisco? If you spend $2,500 or more in one month on certain grassroots lobbying expen
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Lobbying in Houston, Texas
If you or your nonprofit organization works to impact public policy in Houston, Texas you may be required to register as a lobbyist and report your lobbying act
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District of Columbia Lobbying Disclosure
Guide on D.C. lobbying law, including registration and reporting requirements, and lobbying restrictions.