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It'll come up against a 1A challenge in federal court and, based on precedent, likely be ruled unconstitutional. But if we're going down this road? Also ban su
by gwbrooks 3y ago
It'll come up against a 1A challenge in federal court and, based on precedent, likely be ruled unconstitutional.
But if we're going down this road? Also ban subnational governments from using taxpayer money to lobby.
There's not a mid-sized city in the country that doesn't have lobbyists working to secure more state funds; there's not a large city in the country that doesn't also have federal lobbyists. All the states (and most state departments) have federal lobbyists as well.
- Bnichs 3y agoThis feels different. As a tax payer don't you want your city to work to get more funds? That feels far more acceptable than a private entity lobbying so they can increase profits, possibly at the expense of the payer.
- lnxg33k1 3y agoI seem to recall that constitution is an agreement between government and citizens, aren’t utility companies private?