Campaign Finance

National: “Political Nonprofit Fundraising Off Breast Cancer Has Deep Ties to Scam PAC Networks” by Roger Sollenberger and Anna Massoglia for Center for Responsive Politics

California: “Top California Labor Official and Husband Accused of Grand Theft, Embezzlement and Tax Evasion” by Taryn Luna (Los Angeles Times) for MSN

Michigan: “Whitmer’s Campaign Might Have to Return Excess Contributions Soon, Filing Says” by Craig Mauger for Detroit News

Elections

National: “Advocates Worry Biden Is Letting U.S. Democracy Erode on His Watch” by Ashley Parker, Tyler Pager, and Amy Gardner (Washington Post) for MSN

Ethics

California: “California #MeToo Leaders Say Capitol’s Sexual Harassment Unit Is Too Close to the Legislature” by Hannah Wiley for Sacramento Bee

Missouri: “Missouri Governor Accuses Journalist Who Warned State About Cybersecurity Flaw of Criminal ‘Hacking’” by Elahe Izade (Washington Post) for MSN

Legislative Issues

National: “As Some Black Staff Members Leave Congress, Those Who Remain Call for Change” by Aishvarya Kavi for New York Times

Lobbying

New York: “Top Brass Head for Exits as Chaos Engulfs NYC Consulting Firm” by Sally Goldenberg (Politico) for MSN