Campaign Finance

“Steve King Employs Family as Year-Round Campaign Staff, an Unusual Approach in Congress” by Jason Noble for Des Moines Register

California: “California Bill Takes Aim at Dark Money in Politics – Will Jerry Brown Sign It?” by Katy Murphy for San Jose Mercury News

Ethics

“Exclusive: Jared Kushner’s personal email re-routed to Trump Organization computers amid public scrutiny” by Brad Heath for USA Today

California: “Years After Suing Insomniac, L.A. Coliseum Panel to Get $3.5 Million in Corruption Scandal Settlement” by Rong-Gong Lin II for Los Angeles Times

Oregon: “County Safety Net Money Paid for Commissioners’ Lobbying Trips” by Rob Davis for Portland Oregonian

Lobbying

Canada: “B.C. Bill Proposes Two-Year Ban on Lobbying After Public Service” by Justine Hunter for The Globe and Mail

Minnesota: “Report Finds No Conflict of Interest for MAC Members” by Janet Moore for Minneapolis Star Tribune

Missouri: “GOP Mega Donor Should Face $320,000 Ethics Fine, Missouri Democrat Says” by Jason Hancock for Kansas City Star