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Louisiana Senator’s Land Moves Tie to Meta’s Hyperion Datacenter Sparks Ethics Questions
politics1 day ago

Louisiana Senator’s Land Moves Tie to Meta’s Hyperion Datacenter Sparks Ethics Questions

A Floodlight investigation finds Louisiana state Senator Jay Morris used his official position to push Meta’s Hyperion datacenter while he and business partners bought and sold land nearby, including selling parcels to Entergy for a methane-fired power plant. Morris lobbied regulators, cosponsored bills that broadened LED authority and supported tax breaks totaling about $3.3 billion for the project, and did not disclose his land interests. Experts say the pattern raises ethics concerns about conflicts of interest, which Morris denies. The elevated land values around the site and undisclosed deal details add to the controversy as the project proceeds.

via The Guardian|
#ethics#land-deals#lobbying
health-policy9 days ago

Hospital pricing fight heats up as drugmakers and insurers target care providers

Drugmakers and insurers have stepped up campaigns to blame hospitals for high U.S. health-care costs, aiming to curb the 340B drug-discount program and push site-neutral policies as lawmakers consider Medicare pay cuts and tighter regulation. Hospitals counter that mergers, rising drug costs, and administrative burdens drive prices, and are increasing lobbying and messaging to defend their position while policy changes—backed by the Trump administration and Congress—loom, including potential restructuring of 340B and scrutiny of hospital consolidations.

via Politico|
#340b-program#drug-prices#health-policy
politics23 days ago

Big Money, Bigger Skepticism: Voters Push Back on AI and Crypto in the 2026 Race

A POLITICO poll finds Americans skeptical of both AI and cryptocurrency even as pro-AI and pro-crypto groups pour tens of millions into competitive 2026 races and lobbying. About 45% say investing in crypto isn’t worth the risk and 44% say AI is developing too quickly; two-thirds want federal AI rules, and nearly half trust traditional banks more than crypto. Leading the Future has raised over $75 million and Fairshake around $28 million to back candidates, signaling a new era of industry-driven spending that could face voter pushback if perceived to overwhelm politics.

via Politico|
#artificial-intelligence#cryptocurrency#lobbying
Ex-Congressman and Lobbyist Convicted of Secret Venezuela Lobbying and $50M Laundering Scheme
crime24 days ago

Ex-Congressman and Lobbyist Convicted of Secret Venezuela Lobbying and $50M Laundering Scheme

A Miami federal jury found former U.S. Representative David Rivera and associate Esther Nuhfer guilty of secretly lobbying for Venezuela without registering under FARA and of money-laundering tied to a $50 million contract with PDVSA. They allegedly used coded messages, moved contract proceeds to fund Rivera’s campaign and Nuhfer’s residence, and conspired to obscure the foreign influence. Rivera faces up to 60 years; Nuhfer up to 30, with sentencing to follow.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#crime#fara#lobbying
Ex-Rep. Rivera Convicted in Secret Venezuela Lobbying Scheme
politics25 days ago

Ex-Rep. Rivera Convicted in Secret Venezuela Lobbying Scheme

Former Florida Rep. David Rivera was found guilty in Miami on all counts for secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela’s PDVSA to ease sanctions during Nicolás Maduro’s tenure; the trial featured testimony from Rubio and others, and Rivera and associate Esther Nuhfer were convicted, with Rivera facing a potentially long prison sentence and related charges in D.C.

via NBC News|
#lobbying#politics#rivera
Ex-Florida lawmaker convicted in covert Venezuela lobbying scheme
justice25 days ago

Ex-Florida lawmaker convicted in covert Venezuela lobbying scheme

A former Florida congressman and Rubio ally, David Rivera, was found guilty of participating in a secret $50 million campaign to lobby U.S. officials on behalf of the Venezuelan government; prosecutors alleged the contract aimed to influence the Trump administration, with high-profile witnesses testifying and Rubio saying he was unaware of Rivera's contract.

via The Washington Post|
#david-rivera-politician#justice#lobbying
Big Tech’s Lobbying Muscle Douses California’s Antitrust Push
technology29 days ago

Big Tech’s Lobbying Muscle Douses California’s Antitrust Push

California’s Based Act, aimed at curbing platform self-preferencing in app stores and similar markets, was defeated after a massive lobbying blitz by Google, Apple, Amazon and other tech groups backed by the California Chamber of Commerce, underscoring the tech industry’s political clout in the state; the bill stalled in a key committee despite support from startups and consumer groups, with proponents hinting at possible revival.

via The Mercury News|
#antitrust#bigtech#california
Big Tech Halts California Bill Aiming to Curb Platform Power
technology29 days ago

Big Tech Halts California Bill Aiming to Curb Platform Power

Apple and Google helped kill a California bill that would have forced big platforms to stop privileging their own products. Backed by startups like Y Combinator, the measure collapsed after a major lobbying push by big tech and business groups, including the Chamber of Progress and California Chamber of Commerce. Opponents argued the bill could worsen search results, slow services, and weaken device security, while supporters say it would level the playing field. A revised version could reappear in the future, as concerns over tech power persist and Europe’s rules provide a precedent.

via TipRanks|
#apple#california#google
Trump Brand Sparks $12B Push to Rebuild Syria as Sanctions Fall
politics1 month ago

Trump Brand Sparks $12B Push to Rebuild Syria as Sanctions Fall

A New York Times investigation reports Syrian-born Al-Khayyat brothers secured about $12 billion in deals to rebuild Syria and sought permanent repeal of Caesar Act sanctions with help from U.S. lawmakers, leveraging ties to the Trump family and their circle, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The push culminated in a sanctions repeal tucked into a Pentagon spending bill signed by President Trump in December 2025, even as some lawmakers urged caution over minority protections in Syria. The story also traces related ventures, like Albanian resort plans involving Kushner and potential Syria projects, and notes the White House and the Khayyats deny improper influence. The piece highlights a broader pattern of policy decisions increasingly intertwined with private, sometimes celebrity-linked finance in the Trump era.

via The New York Times|
#khayyat#lobbying#politics
AI Firms Push 'People-First' Policy Playbook as Public Trust Wanes
technology1 month ago

AI Firms Push 'People-First' Policy Playbook as Public Trust Wanes

OpenAI releases a policy paper urging a 'people-first' social contract (including a four-day work week and a public wealth fund) and expands thinktanks and lobbying to shape AI regulation, as rivals like Anthropic follow suit; critics say the moves are PR to influence policy while public distrust in AI grows and the industry seeks to blunt stricter oversight.

via The Guardian|
#ai#anthropic#lobbying
politics1 month ago

PhRMA's Steve Ubl to step down by year-end, triggering CEO search

Steve Ubl, CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, will depart at the end of the year after a decade leading the branded-drug lobby, leaving a leadership gap as Congress pressures lower drug costs and the administration pursues pricing reforms. The board will search for a successor, with Ubl remaining through a smooth transition; Lori Reilly is considered a leading internal candidate as PhRMA navigates IRA-era price negotiations and rising industry scrutiny.

via Politico|
#drug-pricing#lobbying#lori-reilly