December 19, 2011 •
News You Can Use Digest – December 19, 2011
Federal:
FEC Dysfunction Not Just Politics, it’s Personal
Gingrich’s Book-Selling Efforts Test Law
From the States and Municipalities:
California
California Web Site’s Glitches Block On-line Tracking of Campaign Donations
California
Measure to Curb Union, Corporate Clout Qualifies
Georgia
Report: No evidence Deal worked to fire ethics officials
Indiana
Ex-Chief’s Indictment Is Latest Black Eye
Maryland
Bereano Settles Ethics Charges for $2,750
Maryland
Leslie Johnson Gets One-Year Sentence
Missouri
Kander Files Ethics Bill That Would Bar Lobbyist Gifts
Montana
State Wins First Round in Suit Testing Montana’s Campaign Disclosure Laws
New Mexico
New Mexico Judge’s Bribery Case Is One for the Books
New York
North Carolina
Perdue Fundraiser Gets Probation, $25,000 Fine
Wisconsin
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes down Part of State Election Law
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