(From the sacbee.com) The Fair Political Practices Commission today adopted new rules to strengthen disclosure requirements for slate mailers. The mass-produced mail pieces, often labeled as “voter guides,” urge support or opposition for a series of candidates or issues on the ballot, many of whom pay to be included on the slate.
The adopted regulations seek to ensure disclaimers designating paid placement and disclosing that the slate mailer organizations are not tied to official political parties are clearly identifiable and easy-to-read.
Center for Governmental Studies President Bob Stern, co-chair of an FPPC-created task force that recommended the changes, said seeing a politically involved colleague mistakenly believe a slate she received was showcasing official party-endorsed candidates reinforced in his mind the need for the changes.
Read more here: Fair Political Practices Commission targets slate mailers