AltWeeklies Wire
Meet Jerome Anderson, Montana's Most Infamous Corporate Lobbyistnew
For 60 years Anderson has worked the halls of the Capitol, peddling power and influencing some of the state's most important laws.
Missoula Independent |
John S. Adams |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
Who's with Whom ... and Whynew
A Boston-centric look at major contributors to the presidential candidates.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
18th Annual Golden Sleaze Awardsnew
Join us for some heapin' helpings of good-ol'-boy grandstanding, backbiting, bloviating and buffoonery under the Gold Dome.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
Buying Your Rightsnew
The Portland Business Alliance is willing to pay for a sit/lie ordinance.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
In North Carolina, Insider Meetings Shape Energy Lawsnew
The Energy Issues Working Group, a "605" group with little public scrutiny, includes lobbyists of all stripes and state agency employees.
Gonged! Boston City Clerks Smack Down Legislatorsnew
Windy local politicians get the hint -- with the help of a bell.
Dig Boston |
Paul McMorrow |
04-18-2007 |
Politics
Somebody, Please Run for Mayor!new
Just six months before this November's mayoral election, Gavin Newsom is running virtually unopposed on a record as a near-absentee mayor who's governed via press release -- the time is right for Matt Gonzalez or Art Agnos to step into the race.
Strange Bedfellowsnew
Rudy Giuliani is pro-choice, pro-gay rights and pro-gun control. So why are bedrock Louisiana conservatives like U.S. Sen. David Vitter and Congressman Charles Boustany endorsing him for president -- and will the state's GOP base stand for it?
Politico-Turned-Newsman Leaves Wake of Controversynew
Brad Jones launched facethestate.com on March 26, and before the end of that week, his reporting had caused Mike Merrifield to step down as chair of the Colorado House of Representatives Education Committee.
Not All Candidate Websites Are Created Equalnew
Grading the web presence of Philly's mayoral candidates.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Daniel McQuade |
04-16-2007 |
Politics
Can Anyone Compete With Bob Clement in TV Ad Wars?new
The former congressman's rivals in Nashville's mayoral campaign are quickly running out of time to raise enough money to wage an effective TV ad campaign.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
04-13-2007 |
Politics
Hackett to Piecesnew
Case for strong mayor flounders.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
04-12-2007 |
Politics
The Vernon Jones Supremacynew
Has the GOP planted a secret agent among possible Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
04-12-2007 |
Politics
Tags: Metropolis
Council Rejects Fire Chiefnew
As Mayor Frank Melton prepares for his felony trial, City Council rejects his choice for fire chief, nearly two years after Melton refused to bring him forward for confirmation.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch and Brian Johnson |
04-12-2007 |
Politics
Virginia Legislators Get Final Wordnew
They override death penalty vetoes, approve HPV amendment.
C-Ville Weekly |
Jayson Whitehead |
04-11-2007 |
Politics
