Campaign Finance

National: “New Members, Meet the ‘Slush Fund’” by Stephanie Aikin for Roll Call

National: “At Trump’s Inauguration, $10,000 for Makeup and Lots of Room Service” by Maggie Haberman, Sharon LaFraniere, and Benn Protess (New York Times) for MSN

Montana: “U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Take Up Montana Campaign Finance Case” by Holly Michels for Helena Independent Record

New York: “Legislature Passes Sweeping Electoral Reforms” by Rachel Silberstein for Albany Times Union

Ohio: “Columbus Council Appoints Shayla Favor, Approves Campaign Finance Reforms” by Gabe Rosenberg for WOSU

Oklahoma: “Oklahoma Ethics Commission Bans Leadership PACs” by Nolan Clay for The Oklahoman

Ethics

National: “Steve King Stripped of Committee Seats – with More Punishment Coming” by Heather Caygle, Sarah Ferris, and John Bresnahan for Politico

Colorado: “Colorado Ethics Commission Narrows Complaint Against John Hickenlooper” by Nic Garcia for Denver Post

Oregon: “Oregon Senate President’s Longtime Aide Resigns Over Harassment Allegations” by Hillary Borrud for Portland Oregonian