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Bakersfield Californian: It’s wrong to force Californians to fund government lobbying

The state Capitol in Sacramento on Nov. 17, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters

Intergovernmental advocacy in California is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

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Austin American-Statesman: It’s wrong to force Texans to pay for local-government lobbying

Taxpayer-funded lobbying by organizations like the Texas Association of School Boards highlights the urgent need for a united effort to end all taxpayer-funded lobbying and protect free speech.

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Pagosa Daily Post: Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver

Intergovernmental advocacy is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.

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Report: They Lobby — You Pay

Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy

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Complaint Filed Against Former APS Principal

Volcano Vista High School

What can be done to ensure that actions like this do not occur again?