Campaign Finance

Maryland: “How Publicly Financed Campaigns Are Working in Baltimore” by Adam Willis and Emily Sullivan for Baltimore Banner

Ohio: “FirstEnergy Document Trove Reveals Dark Money’s Extensive Influence Over Ohio Politics. Here’s How It Works.” by Andrew Tobias (Cleveland Plain Dealer) for MSN

Ethics

Hawaii: “Ethics Chief Robert Harris: Give legislators their due, but keep pushing for more reform” by Richard Wiens for Honolulu Civil Beat

Massachusetts: “Massachusetts Water Employees Pay Fines for Accepting Free Ski Trips, Red Sox Tickets, Rooftop Drinks at The Envoy Hotel” by Rick Sobey for Boston Herald

National: “Democrats, Political Figures Dogpile onto Trump VP Hopeful After Story of Animal Killings” by Maegan Vazquez (Washington Post) for MSN

New Jersey: “This N.J. Agency Calls Out Political Corruption. Politicians Want More Control Over It.” by Jelani Gibson and Susan Livio (NJ Advance Media) for MSN

Legislative Issues

National: “A Ukraine-Born Congresswoman Voted No on Aid. Her Hometown Feels Betrayed” by Siobhán O’Grady, Anastacia Galouchka, and Marianna Sotomayor (Washington Post) for MSN

National: “Push to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights Hits a Snag in State Legislatures” by Casey Parks (Washington Post) for MSN