Lobbying

Olympic skater's entourage could face trouble under US law
By Eddie Pells Feb. 14, 2022 05:52 AM EST
Giuliani gets first shot at excluding materials from raids
By Larry Neumeister Jun. 16, 2021 04:33 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani and his lawyers will get to designate which materials seized from him will be reviewed by a court-appointed expert reviewer to...

NRA's gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles
By Colleen Long Jun. 08, 2021 06:02 AM EDT
After decades-long fight, Nevada lawmakers raise mining tax
By Sam Metz May. 31, 2021 11:27 PM EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — In a state that produces more gold than all but four countries, lawmakers voted to reform how the state taxes the mining industry,...

$41B budget, trickier issues face Legislature on final day
By John O'connor May. 31, 2021 06:15 PM EDT
Florida sued over law to ban social media content blocking
By Brendan Farrington May. 27, 2021 04:55 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two groups representing online companies sued Florida on Thursday over a new law that seeks to punish large social media businesses...
Ivey vetoes delay of 3rd grade reading promotion requirement
By Kim Chandler May. 27, 2021 03:53 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday vetoed legislation to delay next year’s high-stakes requirement to hold back third graders who aren’t...
Ivey faces decision on promotion requirement for 3rd graders
By Kim Chandler May. 26, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classrooms, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey faces a decision whether to delay next year's high-stakes...

Despite business warnings, GOP moves ahead with voting bills
By Acacia Coronado And Bill Barrow May. 05, 2021 01:12 AM EDT

Despite business warnings, GOP moves ahead with voting bills
By Acacia Coronado And Bill Barrow May. 04, 2021 03:51 PM EDT
Portland Business Alliance fined over city lobbying rules
Apr. 29, 2021 09:10 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland’s auditor’s office has fined one of the Portland area’s most influential business organizations for repeatedly...
Nevada statehouse reopens to public with little fanfare
By Sam Metz Apr. 15, 2021 06:44 PM EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Legislature reopened its doors to the public on Thursday after months of only allowing lawmakers, staff and a limited...

Opposition accuses UK govt of sleaze amid lobbying scandal
By Jill Lawless Apr. 14, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

UK lobbying scandal snares ex-PM Cameron; govt starts probe
By Danica Kirka Apr. 12, 2021 05:10 AM EDT

Discrimination part of everyday life for Peru's trans people
By Regina Garcia Cano Apr. 06, 2021 09:35 AM EDT

Young professionals cut ahead of older Italians for vaccine
By Frances D'emilio And Colleen Barry Apr. 03, 2021 02:28 AM EDT
Big tech and independent shops clash over 'right to repair'
By Sam Metz Mar. 29, 2021 05:09 PM EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Trade groups representing big tech companies clashed with independent repair shop owners in Monday committee hearing in the Nevada...

Big Tech's outsized influence draws state-level pushback
By Bobby Caina Calvan And Marcy Gordon Mar. 27, 2021 10:30 AM EDT
Spending on lobbying NJ government hits new record in 2020
By Mike Catalini Mar. 09, 2021 02:23 PM EST
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Lobbyists spent a record amount of money trying to influence New Jersey's state government in 2020, the state's Election Law Enforcement...