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Bill Would Limit Talks With California Coastal Commission

March 22, 2016

(AP) — A California state lawmaker hopes to end private communications between members of the California Coastal Commission and people interested in swaying its decisions.

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Political Expenditures Lobbying Loophole Tightened

March 17, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The state agency that oversees political expenditures in California has tightened what it says was a loophole in lobbying rules.

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California Watchdog Considers Rule Narrowing Secret Lobbying

March 13, 2016

(AP) — California regulators are considering a plan to curb secret lobbying at the state Capitol.

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Proposed Rule Closes Lobbying Loophole In California Government

February 25, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California’s elections watchdog agency says lobbyists are exploiting a loophole in state rules and it’s allowing people to influence legislation and rules without registering as lobbyists.

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Internet Companies Want More Influence In California Legislature

July 14, 2014 | Katie Orr

The Internet has an increasing influence on society and now it wants more influence on legislation.

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