Federal:

Obama Meets with New Advocacy Group

From the States and Municipalities:

California – California Lawmakers Avoid Campaign Contribution Limits with Ballot Measure Account

Florida – Investigators: Florida gambling probe that led to resignation of lieutenant governor will grow

Iowa – Statehouse Coffee Budget Running at $1,400 Deficit

Kentucky – Dennis Horlander Paid More than Most in Kentucky Legislature

Michigan – Former Mayor of Detroit Guilty in Corruption Case

Missouri – St. Louis Police Sergeant Plans to Sue Department for Silencing His Pro-Pot Work

Oregon – Oregon Legislators Reap Big Post-Election Donations – Much of it ‘Makeup Money’

Pennsylvania – Ex-Senate Leader, 7 Others Charged in Turnpike Probe

Rhode Island – RI House Leadership Faulted over Ethics Vote

Tennessee – Black Keys Manager Ticket Offer Raises Questions

Washington – Blind Lawmaker Up to Task in Olympia

West Virginia – Gainer Queries Ethics Panel over Visa Ads

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