OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Republican Sen. Doug Ericksen has registered as a foreign agent in order to consult and lobby for the country of Cambodia. Ericksen is CEO of PacRim, and former Republican Rep. Jay Rodne serves as general counsel and chief legal officer. “Our goal is to advise and consult with the people of Cambodia to improve relations with the United States,” Ericksen said. Because the Washington Legislature does not run year-round, many lawmakers hold outside employment. “As with any member with outside employment, he may not lobby the Washington state legislature on behalf of his employer,” Strus wrote in an email.

Source: National Post April 05, 2019 22:41 UTC