Lobbying

“K Street’s Gains Felt at Boutique Firms, Too” by Megan Wilson for The Hill

Campaign Finance

“Campaign Finance Watchdogs Push Justice Dept. to Investigate Jeb Bush’s PAC” by Ed O’Keefe for Washington Post

“Arkansas AG Rejects Language for Campaign Finance Issue” by The Associated Press for Washington Times

Virginia: “Conservative Group Paying Ken Cuccinelli’s Campaign” by Rachel Weiner for Washington Post

Wisconsin: “Sen. Alberta Darling Fundraiser Called ‘Shakedown’ for Lobbyist Cash” by Mike Ivey for Capital Times

Ethics

New York: “Fired Aide Pays $4,000 in Sandy Scandal” by Casey Seiler for Albany Times Union

New York: “Judge Rules Larry Seabrook, Ex-New York Councilman, Must Forfeit His Pension” by Benjamin Weiser for New York Times

Texas: “House Passes Ethics Bill, Senate Showdown Likely” by Jay Root for Texas Tribune

Elections

“Rick Santorum Is Entering Republican 2016 Presidential Race” by Trip Gabriel for New York Times

Legislative Issues

“Members Living in Their Offices Rent-Free Adds Up” by David Hawkings for Roll Call