Category: lobbyist

OC Education Board Hires Lobbyist to Advocate in Sacramento

July 29, 2022
CalifornialobbyistLocal NewsORange County Board of EducationOrange County Department of EducationRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSACRAMENTOSouthern CaliforniaSouthern California OC NewsUS
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The Orange County Board of Education—whose majority has long been in favor of charter schools and parental choice—is preparing to advocate for their interests at the state level by hiring a government relations firm. The board unanimously voted during a special meeting July 26 to hire Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm David Turch and Associates for…

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US Lobbyists Compete to Influence Voter Legislation

October 12, 2021
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On Oct. 5, the premier watchdog group OpenSecrets reported that lobbying groups spent over $151.2 million on voting legislation in the first half of this year to ensure U.S. voting laws are conducive to the needs of Democratic lawmakers. After Democrats assumed control of the government in 2021, the principal focus of their lobbying has…

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El Monte Mayor Pro Tem Stripped of Title, Duties Amid Allegations She Accepted Lobbyist Funds for Breast Augmentation

August 13, 2021
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The El Monte City Council revoked Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Martinez Muela’s title during an ongoing censure process and investigation into her alleged acceptance of funds from a lobbyist to help pay for breast augmentation surgery. During a special city council meeting on Aug. 11, the council voted 3-2 to redesignate Martinez Muela’s title and…

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