Lobbying

Colorado: “Colorado Lobbying Income Likely to Set a Record This Year” by Arthur Kane for Colorado Watchdog

Virginia: “Plastic Tumblers, a Night at Dad’s House Top Gifts in Post-McDonnell Richmond” by Laura Vozzella for Washington Post

Campaign Finance

“Revenge of Citizens United” by Kenneth Vogel and Tarini Parti for Politico

New York: “Bipartisan Group Sues to Close New York’s Corporate Donation Loophole” by Jesse McKinley for New York Times

Ethics

Minnesota: “Lobbyist Accuses Hastings Lawmaker of Defamation in Lawsuit” by David Montgomery for St. Paul Pioneer Press

Ohio: “Columbus Cancels Red-Light Camera Contract after Bribe Investigation” by Lucas Sullivan for Columbus Dispatch

Pennsylvania: “Ex-Mayor of Pennsylvania’s Capital Charged with Corruption” by Marc Levy and Mark Scolforo (Associated Press) for Albany Times Union

Redistricting

Florida: “One of America’s Weirdest Congressional Districts Has Just Been Trashed by the Florida Supreme Court” by Michael Miller and Nick Kirkpatrick for Washington Post