Ethics
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Op-Ed
It’s wrong to force Californians to fund government lobbying
Intergovernmental advocacy in California is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.
Originally published inThe Bakersfield Californian
D. Dowd Muska |
June 5, 2023 -
Op-Ed
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.
Originally published inAustin American-Statesman
D. Dowd Muska |
June 4, 2023 -
Op-Ed
Your Taxes, Funding Lobbyists in Denver
Intergovernmental advocacy is compelled speech, and as such, a violation of the First Amendment.
Originally published inPagosa Daily Post
D. Dowd Muska |
May 31, 2023 -
White Paper No. 3
They Lobby — You Pay
Why and How to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Advocacy
D. Dowd Muska and Patrick M. Brenner |
May 17, 2023 -
Litigation
Complaint Filed Against Former APS Principal
What can be done to ensure that actions like this do not occur again?
Southwest Public Policy Institute |
June 2, 2022