In a shift for Washington tech lobbying, companies and investors from across the industry have been pouring tens of millions of dollars into an all-hands effort to block strict safety rules on advanced artificial intelligence and get lawmakers to worry about China instead — and so far, they seem to be winning over once-skeptical members […]
The CTIA, which represents the wireless industry, has accused the cable biz of lobbying against the allocation of 5G spectrum for the purpose of slowing the advance of fixed wireless access broadband. In a blog post titled “Cable Is Trying to Use Spectrum Policy to Stop 5G Home Competition, Nick Ludlum, senior VP and chief […]
Feb. 20—From ski passes to savory dishes at some of Santa Fe’s ritziest restaurants, lobbyists spent big bucks wining, dining and entertaining lawmakers during the 30-day session. Of course, what lobbyists were really buying was influence. How much did it cost them? Close to $150,000, according to lobbyist expenditure reports filed with the Secretary of […]
Feb. 17—ROCHESTER — Jennifer Berquam said no two sessions of the Minnesota Legislature are the same. “We’re in for another adventure, and we’re not sure exactly how it’ll turn out,” said Olmsted County’s legislative analyst. With fewer than 100 days in the session that started Monday, Feb. 12, it’s hard to predict what will happen […]
Two top Idaho officials Friday cautioned lobbyists against bribing or threatening lawmakers, pointing to a rise in questions about these crimes so far this legislative session. “Recent weeks have seen an unusual increase in questions regarding bribes and threats related to the legislative decision-making process,” wrote Secretary of State Phil McGrane and Attorney General Raúl […]