Newsom bans advisers from lobbying as criticism mounts of ties to interest group consultants
Newsom bans advisers from lobbying as criticism mounts of ties to interest group consultants FacebookTwitterEmail Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a lobbying ban for his paid political advisers after criticism.Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a lobbying ban for his paid political advisers, after weeks of criticism over his close ties to consultants who also work for corporate clients and other influential interests at the state Capitol. In a memo shared by the governor’s office, Newsom’s chief of staff, Ann O’Leary, announced a new ethics polic...