Campaign Finance

Illinois: “Pritzker Signs Law Banning Dark Money, Out-of-State Contributions in Judicial Campaigns” by Hannah Meisel for NPR Illinois

Elections

National: “Why Governors Keep Snubbing the Senate” by Marianne Levine and Burgess Everett (Politico) for Yahoo News

Ethics

Alabama: “State: Former House speaker tried to influence prison legislation from prison” by Josh Moon for Alabama Political Reporter

Iowa: “Audit: Governor improperly used COVID funds for salaries” by David Pitt (Washington Post) for Yahoo News

New York: “Cuomo’s Book Approval Rescinded by Ethics Panel, Jeopardizing Millions” by Chris Bragg for Albany Times Union

Pennsylvania: “John Dougherty and Bobby Henon Convicted of Conspiracy in Federal Corruption Trial” by Meir Rinde for WHYY

Lobbying

Europe: “UK Govt Vows to Toughen Rules for Lawmakers After Ethics Row” by Jill Lawless (Associated Press) for Yahoo News

Ohio: “Who Knew About Bribes Paid During FirstEnergy Solutions’ Bankruptcy and House Bill 6 Bailout Campaign?” by Dave Anderson for Energy and Policy Institute