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FPPC creates Task Force to look at regulating digital, social media political ads
FPPC offers remote participation in wake of COVID-19
FPPC offers guidance on Form 700 deadline in wake of COVID-19
FPPC offers guidance on Campaign Filing Deadlines in wake of COVID-19
FPPC to extend Form 700 deadline due to COVID-19
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FPPC offers guidance on Lobbying Filing Deadlines in wake of COVID-19
FPPC and Kern County District Attorney resolve case involving County Supervisor
FPPC to require LLC's to provide more transparency in political spending
FPPC to reopen phone Advice Lines
FPPC names new Executive Director
FPPC supports All Californians Count - Census 2020
FPPC issues $1.35M penalty against LA County Board of Supervisors for campaign violations
FPPC Expands AdWATCH to keep an eye on communications by public entities
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