The Grocery Manufacturers Association was ordered to pay $18 million, the largest campaign finance penalty in US history.

Anne Levinson, chair of the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, which enforces our state's campaign expenditure and disclosure laws, praised the decision… read more

On June 30, the Public Disclosure Commission released a new online reporting system for lobbyists and their employers. The new system is a component of the PDC's phased plan to modernize its online presence and provide timelier and more robust public access to information about who lobbies… read more

Judge Anne Levinson (ret.) of Seattle and Judge John Bridges (ret.) of Malaga were elected Chair and Vice-Chair of the Public Disclosure Commission, effective July 1. The Chair is chosen annually by fellow commissioners, and presides over commission meetings and enforcement matters.

"As… read more

The Public Disclosure Commission on April 11 launched a new website that supports its mission to provide timely and meaningful public access to accurate information. Replacing the website is the first phase of on ongoing project to overhaul and modernize the PDC's online presence.

"Users… read more

The Public Disclosure Commission has appointed Tacoma attorney Evelyn Fielding Lopez to the position of Executive Director, effective October 1, 2015.

A former assistant attorney general, Lopez served in various management roles in the Attorney General's Office, most recently as the Chief… read more

The Public Disclosure Commission has appointed Fred Kiga interim executive director to replace Andrea McNamara Doyle who has resigned, effective June 1.

"We appreciate Fred's willingness to step in and lead the agency while the commission recruits a new, permanent executive director," said… read more

Retired judges John Bridges and Anne Levinson were recently appointed by Governor Inslee to the Public Disclosure Commission. PDC Chairman Grant Degginger announced the appointments during the December 4 Commission meeting, saying "We are excited for the opportunity to welcome two new… read more

Andrea McNamara Doyle, Executive Director of the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, has announced her resignation, effective May 31, 2015.

"I would like to thank Andrea for her excellent leadership," said Grant Degginger, Chair of the Public Disclosure Commission. "Under her… read more