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2021 News Releases

2021 News Releases

FPPC Enforcement Decisions, December 16, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, December 16, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, November 18, 2021
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, November 18, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, October 21, 2021
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, October 21, 2021
Third Quarter Update - Campaign Reporting and Advertising Disclosure
Third Quarter Update - Ethics - Gifts, Honorarium, Travel and Use of Campaign Funds
Third Quarter Update - Lobbying
Third Quarter Update - Conflict of Interest, Revolving Door, and Statement of Economic Interest
Attorney General Bonta Announces Charges Against SEIU California Executive Director Alma Hernandez and Husband Jose Moscoso
2020 a record breaking year for the FPPC despite the pandemic
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, September 16, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, September 16, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, August 24, 2021
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, August 24, 2021
FPPC Task Force recommends State create archive for digital political ad transparency
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, July 15, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, July 15, 2021
Second Quarter Update - Ethics - Gifts, Honorarium, Travel and Use of Campaign Funds
Second Quarter Update - Conflict of Interest, Revolving Door, and Statement of Economic Interest
Second Quarter Update - Lobbying
Second Quarter Update - Campaign Reporting and Advertising Disclosure
FPPC releases filing schedules for Recall Election
FPPC Hearing Summary, June 17, 2021
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, June 17, 2021
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, May 20, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, May 20, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, April 15, 2021
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, April 15, 2021
First Quarter Update - Lobbying
First Quarter Update - Ethics - Gifts, Honorarium, Travel and Use of Campaign Funds
First Quarter Update - Campaign Reporting and Advertising Disclosure
First Quarter Update - Conflict of Interest, Revolving Door, and Statement of Economic Interest
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, March 18, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, March 18, 2021
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, February 18, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, February 18, 2021
2020 Fourth Quarter Update - Campaign Reporting and Advertising Disclosure
2020 Fourth Quarter Update - Ethics - Gifts, Honorarium, Travel and Use of Campaign Funds
2020 Fourth Quarter Update - Lobbying
2020 Fourth Quarter Update - Conflict of Interest, Revolving Door, and Statement of Economic Interest
FPPC offers new way to help you receive updates of Commission actions by topic
FPPC Enforcement Decisions, January 21, 2021
FPPC Hearing Summary, January 21, 2021
2020 a record breaking year for the FPPC despite the pandemic

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