Lobbying

“N.R.A. Victories in Congress Grow with Chief Lobbyist’s Role” by Eric Lichtblau for New York Times

Campaign Finance

“Dark Money Dominates Political Ad Spending” by William Allison for Bloomberg Politics

Pennsylvania: “Allentown Parking Authority Subpoenaed in FBI Probe” by Emily Opilo for Allentown Morning Call

Ethics

“State Integrity Investigation Spurs Proposals for Reform” by Nicholas Kusnetz for Center for Public Integrity

New Mexico: “Report: Perceptions of cronyism hurt state’s bottom line” by Bruce Krasnow (Santa Fe New Mexico) for New Mexico In Depth

Rhode Island: “Vincent ‘Buddy’ Cianci, 1941-2016” by Tom Mooney for Providence Journal

Vermont: “Sorrell Sees Issues with Scope, Details of State Ethics Board” by Mark Johnson for VTDigger.org

Virginia: “Alexandria Mayor Pushes for Expanded Ethics Rules for Officials” by Patricia Sullivan for Washington Post

Elections

“Clinton Foundation on Collision Course with Campaign” by Kenneth Vogel for Politico

“Ben Carson’s Campaign Beset with Frustration, Disappointment and Grief” by Alan Rappeport for New York Times