Campaign Finance

Colorado: “In Final Push, Democrats Rush Major Changes to Elections and Campaign Finance Disclosure in Colorado” by Sandra Fish for Colorado Sun

New York: “City Council Hears Bill to Expand Public Match in Campaign Finance Program” by Samar Khurshid for Gotham Gazette

Ethics

National: “Interior’s Watchdog Opens an Ethics Probe into Bernhardt Four Days after His Senate Confirmation” by Darryl Fears for Washington Post

California: “Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Santa Clara Mayor in Conflict-of-Interest Case” by Thy Vo for San Jose Mercury News

Legislative Issues

National: “A Record Number of Congresswomen are Mothers. Here’s a Glimpse Inside Their First-Ever Caucus.” by Kaitlin Gibson for Washington Post

Lobbying

Canada: “Ruling in Trudeau-Aga Khan Case Could Change Rules for Unpaid Lobbyists” by Elizabeth Thompson for CBC

Florida: “Beckham Partner Has a Friend in Miami-Dade’s Mayor and a Lobbyist in the Mayor’s Son” by Douglas Hanks for Miami Herald

Florida: “Internet Intrigue: Blitz of lobbyists, consultants worked behind scenes before broadband vote” by Jeff Burlew for Tallahassse Democrat