Lobbying

“Evan Bayh’s Shadow Lobbying” by Maggie Severns and Isaac Arnsdorf for Politico

Tennessee: “Ex-Lobbyist Paid for Private Plane for Beth Harwell, Karl Dean” by Dave Boucher and Joel Ebert (The Tennessean) for WBIR

Campaign Finance

“Democrats Rake in Money, Thanks to Suit by Republicans” by Nicholas Confessore and Rachel Shorey for New York Times

California: “More California Cities Can Have Publicly Financed Election Campaigns” by Jeremy White for Sacramento Bee

Maine: “Maine Lawmakers Could No Longer Pay Themselves from PACs” by Marina Villeneuve (Associated Press) for Washington Times

Ethics

Alabama: “Roy Moore, Alabama Chief Justice, Suspended Over Gay Marriage Order” by Campbell Robertson for New York Times

California: “Upgrade to Campaign and Lobbying Database Approved” by Samantha Young for Techwire.net

Kentucky: “Political Consultant Is Second to Plead Guilty in State Corruption Probe” by Bill Estep for Lexington Herald-Leader

Nevada: “Political Firm Tied to Corruption Investigation of Las Vegas Councilman Ricki Barlow” by Jeff German for Las Vegas Review-Journal

Elections

“Memo to Obama Aides: Don’t prank Trump or Clinton on your way out” by Elise Viebeck for Washington Post

“How Donald Trump Set Off a Civil War Within the Right-Wing Media” by Robert Draper for New York Times Magazine

“Donald Trump Tax Records Show He Could Have Avoided Taxes for Nearly Two Decades, The Times Found” by David Barstow, Susanne Craig, Russ Buettner, and Megan Twohey for New York Times

Lobbying

EU: “Lobbying to Face Greater Scrutiny in European Commission Proposals” by Jennnifer Rankin for The Guardian

Campaign Finance

“Democratic Convention Committee Obliterated Fundraising Goal” by Carrie Levine for Center for Public Integrity

“D.C. Circuit Decision Limiting Political Ad Disclosure Will Stand” by Kenneth Doyle for Bloomberg BNA

Alabama: “Ala. PAC-to-PAC Transfer Ban Upheld by Appeals Court” by Brian Lyman for Montgomery Advertiser

Mississippi: “Hosemann Launches ‘Searchable’ Campaign Finance Reports” by Geoff Pender (Jackson Clarion-Ledger) for Hattiesburg American

North Carolina: “Sen. Fletcher Hartsell Accused of Money Laundering, Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud” by Anne Blythe for Raleigh News & Observer

Ethics

New York: “JCOPE Chief: Staff to pay ‘closer attention’ to disclosures in wake of scandal” by Chris Bragg for Albany Times-Union

Elections

“New Debate Strategy for Donald Trump: Practice, practice, practice” by Patrick Healy, Ashley Parker, and Maggie Haberman for New York Times

Virginia: “In Virginia’s Capital, a Political ‘Bad Boy’ Upends Race for Mayor” by Paul Schwartzman for Washington Post

Lobbying

Rhode Island: “Councilman’s Proposal to Reform Providence Lobbying Ordinance Hits Roadblock” by Dan McGowan for WPRI

Campaign Finance

Delaware: “Judge: Christine O’Donnell violated campaign finance laws” by Randall Chase (Associated Press) for Philadelphia Inquirer

Illinois: “Donation Lifts Fundraising Caps in Illinois Comptroller Race” by Sophia Tareen (Associated Press) for State Journal-Register

Washington: “Ferguson: ‘Shoddy’ accounting, ‘improper disclosure’ by Eyman” by Joel Connelly for Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Ethics

“Trump Directed $2.3 Million Owed to Him to His Tax-Exempt Foundation Instead” by David Fahrenthold for Washington Post

“2008 Crisis Deepened the Ties Between Clintons and Goldman Sachs” by Nicholas Confessore and Susanne Craig for New York Times

California: “Ex-LAPD Sergeant Defends Himself Against Ethics Charge Over Controversial Stop of ‘Django Unchained’ Actress” by Kate Mather for Los Angeles Times

California: “State Auditor Calls for CPUC Reforms” by Jeff McDonald for San Diego Union-Tribune

New York: “Physicist in Albany Corruption Case Was a Geek with Big Goals” by Vivian Yee for New York Times

Lobbying

Florida: “Homestead Developer Off the Hook for Accepting Illegal Contingency Fee” by Monique Madan for Miami Herald

Tennessee: “Voucher Advocate Hosted Tennessee Lawmakers at Seaside Condo” by Joel Ebert and Dave Boucher for The Tennessean

Campaign Finance

New York: “City Council Drafting Bills to Regulate Political Nonprofits Like Campaign for One New York” by Samar Khurshid for Gotham Gazette

Ethics

“For Cuomo and Christie, Parallel Paths to the Top, and Trouble When They Got There” by Vivian Yee for New York Times

“Sunlight Foundation Scales Down, May Merge” by Josh Gerstein for Politico

Colorado: “Denver Ethics Chairman Resigns, Cites Potential Conflict” by Jon Murray for Denver Post

Indiana: “Ethics Office Reflects Shift for Indiana Lawmakers” by Niki Kelly for Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette

Maryland: “Del. Dan Morhaim Faces Ethics Probe Inquiry Over Dual Medical Marijuana Roles” by Fenit Nirappil for Washington Post

New York: “Preet Bharara Wields Ax in Albany Corruption Scandal” by Chris Bragg and Mathhew Hamilton for Albany Times-Union

Rhode Island: “Approval of Question 2 Would Restore Ethics Panel Oversight of R.I. Assembly” by Alisha Pina for Providence Journal

Elections

“Trump vs. Clinton: Her jabs put him on the defensive in first debate” by Philip Rucker and Anne Gearan for Washington Post

Campaign Finance

“Former Ohio Lawmaker’s Case Shows Flaws in Campaign Finance Law Enforcement” by Deirdre Shesgreen for USA Today

California: “Political Watchdog Launches Probe into California Democratic Party over Jerry Brown Donations” by Taryn Luna for Sacramento Bee

Missouri: “Candidates and Donated Campaign Cars – Practical or Unethical?” by Jason Hancock for Kansas City Star

Washington: “Labor Council to Pay $16,000 for Alleged Public-Disclosure Violations” by Joseph O’Sullivan for Seattle Times

Ethics

New York: “Ex-Cuomo Aides Charged in Federal Corruption Inquiry” by Benjamin Weiser, William Rashbaum, and Vivian Yee for New York Times

Texas: “Analysis: ‘Smitty,’ a Texas lobbyist for the small fry, retiring after 31 years” by Ross Ramsey for Texas Tribune

Elections

“Republican Lawmakers Under Fire for Racially Insensitive Comments after Charlotte Unrest” by Elise Viebeck for Washington Post

Ohio: “Federal Appeals Court Rules against Ohio Voter-Roll Purges” by Sean Sullivan and Sari Horwitz for Washington Post

Lobbying

New York:”Uber Gets Creative in Lobbying for Expansion into Upstate NY” by Patrick Lohmann for NewYorkUpstate.com

Campaign Finance

“Sheldon Adelson Focuses on Congressional Races, Despite Donald Trump’s Pleas” by Nicholas Confessore and Maggie Haberman for New York Times

“GOP Beat Fundraising Goal for Convention, New Filings Show” by Megan Wilson for The Hill

“Why Campaign Finance Laws Probably Won’t Stop Hannity and Lewandowski from Helping Trump” by Callum Borchers for Washington Post

California: “State Agency Under Fire for Pressuring Open-Government Groups It Regulates to Change Position on Legislation” by Patrick McGreevy for Los Angeles Times

Florida: “Campaign-Finance Rules Won’t Be on Miami-Dade Ballot” by Douglas Hanks for Miami Herald

Iowa: “Ron Paul Aides Avoid Jail Time in Endorsement Scheme” by Grant Rodgers for Des Moines Register

Missouri: “Campaign Contribution Limits Clear First Hurdle in the City” by Rachel Lippmann for KWMU

Ethics

California: “Changes Coming to San Diego Ethics Commission” by David Garrick for San Diego Union-Tribune

Texas: “Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Admits to Getting ‘Jesus Shot’ but Avoids Criminal Charges” by Lauren McGaughy for Dallas Morning News

Elections

“Donald Trump Jr.’s Skittles Post on Twitter Fits a Pattern” by Jason Horowitz for New York Times

Lobbying

“Boehner Joins Influential K Street Firm” by Kate Ackley for Roll Call

Massachusetts: “Business Lobby Holds New Sway on Beacon Hill” by Frank Phillips for Boston Globe

Campaign Finance

“Court Rules against FEC in Ad Case” by Jonathan Swan for The Hill

District of Columbia: “No Jail Time for Key Figure in ‘Shadow Campaign’ for Former D.C. Mayor” by Ann Marimow for Washington Post

Missouri: “Campaign Contributions Limit Amendment to Appear on Missouri Ballot” by Jason Hancock for Kansas City Star

Tennessee: “Speaker Harwell: Need to change campaign investment loophole” by Dave Boucher and Joel Ebert for The Tennessean

Wisconsin: “An Inside Look at How Politicians Beg for Big Checks” by Matea Gold for Washington Post

Ethics

“Trump Used $258,000 from His Charity to Settle Legal Problems” by David Fahrenthold for Washington Post

West Virginia: “City Councilman’s Meeting with Construction Company Raises Ethics Questions” by Abigail Darlington for Charleston Post and Courier

Elections

“Gaming the Six-Week Election Day” by Sasha Issenberg and Steven Yaccino for Bloomberg.com

Lobbying

Tennessee: “Memphis Lawmaker Defends Decision to Accept Free Trip to Europe” by Jody Callaham for The Tennessean

Campaign Finance

“MLB a Little Late to the Game with FEC Filings” by Ashley Balcerzak for Center for Responsive Politics

“Trump Shatters GOP Records with Small Donors” by Shane Goldmacher for Politico

New York: “Campaign Finance Board Considers Rules Changes, Including Controversial ‘Coordination’ Proposal” by Samar Khurshid for Gotham Gazette

Ethics

California: “Former L.A. Coliseum Executive Sentenced to Jail in Corruption Case” by Joseph Serna and Rong-Gong Lin II for Los Angeles Times

Florida: “Opa-locka Lawsuit Describes Sordid World of Threats, Shakedowns” by Michael Sallah and Jay Weaver for Miami Herald

New Jersey: “U.S. Says for First Time That Christie Knew of Bridge Plot” by David Voreacos and Elise Young for Bloomberg.com

Elections

“Some Republicans Acknowledge Leveraging Voter ID Laws for Political Gain” by Michael Wines for New York Times

“Donald Trump’s Anything-Goes Campaign Sets an Alarming Political Precedent” by Jonathan Martin for New York Times

Lobbying

“Chaka Fattah’s K Street Friends Stand by Him” by Sean McMinn for Roll Call

“Nonprofit Seeks to Crowdfund Lobbying” by Megan Wilson for The Hill

Campaign Finance

“Whom to Vote for? Employees Tend to Follow Their Leader” by Andrew Ross Sorkin for New York Times

“New Records Shed Light on Donald Trump’s $25,000 Gift to Florida Official” by Kevin Sack and Steve Eder for New York Times

Florida: “Appeals Court Declines to Put Campaign-Finance Rules on Ballot” by Douglas Hanks for Miami Herald

Ethics

“White House Women Want to Be in The Room Where It Happens” by Juliet Eilperin for Washington Post

Connecticut: “Wade to Recuse Herself from Anthem-Cigna Review” by Mark Pazniokas for Connecticut Mirror

Elections

“Sowing Doubt Is Seen as Prime Danger in Hacking Voting System” by David Sanger and Charlie Savage for New York Times

“Clinton Campaign Releases Doctor’s Letter Describing ‘Mild’ Pneumonia” by Abby Phillip and Anne Gearan for Washington Post

Virginia: “Va. Supreme Court Finds McAuliffe Not in Contempt on Felon Voting Actions” by Laura Vozzella for Washington Post

Legislative Issues

“Why the U.S. Economy Lags: It’s the politics, stupid” by Paul Davidson for USA Today

Lobbying

“Changing of the Guard at Lobbying Powerhouse” by Megan Wilson for The Hill

Campaign Finance

“Judge Hints Could Remand Disclosure Case to FEC” by Kenneth Doyle for Bloomberg BNA

Missouri: “Court: Missouri voters can decide if they want to bring back limits on campaign contributions” by Kurt Erickson for St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Wisconsin: “Report: Lead paint makers helped Gov. Walker” by Jason Stein and Patrick Marley for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ethics

“How Donald Trump Retooled His Charity to Spend Other People’s Money” by David Fahrenthold for Washington Post

New York: “New York Attorney General to Investigate Donald Trump’s Nonprofit” by Steve Eder for New York Times

Pennsylvania: “Gas-Dealing Pa. Game Commission Official Ordered to Pay $75K Fine” by Andrew Maykuth for Philadelphia Inquirer

Elections

“The Rise of GOP Mega-Donor Rebekah Mercer” by Matea Gold for Washington Post

Ohio: “Supreme Court Upholds Ohio Voting Restrictions” by Richard Wolf for USA Today

Lobbying

“How the Sugar Industry Shifted Blame to Fat” by Anahad O’Connor for New York Times

“Lobbying Registrations Are Down, But The Influence Industry Is Flourishing” by Catherine Ho for Washington Post

“Congressman Offers Unusual Defense in Ethics Probe” by John Dunbar for Center for Public Integrity

Campaign Finance

“How These Powerful Women Learned to Love Fundraising” by Elise Viebeck for Washington Post

Ethics

California: “Ex-Assemblyman Tom Calderon Is Sentenced to a Year in Federal Custody in Bribery Case” by Joel Rubin for Los Angeles Times

Connecticut: “Wade Faces Subpoena in Cigna Conflict of Interest Question” by Mark Pazniokas for Connecticut Mirror

Florida: “Former Opa-locka City Manager Pleads Guilty in Corruption Probe” by Jay Weaver and Michael Sallah for Miami Herald

New York: “Bill Nojay, Upstate Assemblyman, Dies After Shooting Himself at a Cemetery” by Vivian Yee for New York Times

Elections

“Appeals Court Overrules Federal Election Official on Proof of Citizenship for Voting” by Josh Gerstein for Politico

Legislative Issues

Tennessee: “Jeremy Durham Expelled from Tennessee House in 70-2 Vote” by Joel Ebert and Dave Boucher for The Tennessean

Lobbying

Michigan: “House Candidate Steve Marino Retracts Claims from Secret Recordings” by Paul Egan for Detroit Free Press

New York: “De Blasio’s Nonprofit Must Comply with Ethics Panel’s Subpoena, Judge Says” by J. David Goodman for New York Times

Campaign Finance

California: “Jury Finds Azano Guilty on 36 Counts in Foreign Money Case” by Dana Littlefield and Greg Moran for San Diego Union-Tribune

Colorado: “Colorado Supreme Court Set to Hear Appeal Over Legal Services Being Treated Like Campaign Contributions” by Tom McGhee for Denver Post

Florida: “Judge Orders Campaign-Finance Question Put on Miami-Dade Ballot” by Douglas Hanks for Miami Herald

Washington: “I-1464 Seeks Big Changes to Washington State Campaign-Finance System” by Rachel LaCorte (Associated Press) for Seattle Times

Ethics

Texas: “Empower Texans Escalates Battle with Ethics Commission” by Patrick Svitek for Texas Tribune

Virginia: “Prosecutors Will Drop Case Against Former Va. Governor Robert McDonnell” by Rachel Weiner and Matt Zapotosky for Washington Post

Elections

“Real-Time Election Day Projections May Upend News Tradition” by Nick Corasaniti for New York Times

“Hillary Clinton Is Set Back by Decision to Keep Illness Secret” by Amy Chozick and Patrick Healy for New York Times

Lobbying

“Lobbyists Prepare for Clinton Win” by Megan Wilson for The Hill

Campaign Finance

“Prolific Donor Trump, Often Skirted Rules, Paid Fines” by Drew Griffin, David Fitzpatrick, and Tom LoBianco for CNN

California: “Political Paradox? Prop. 59 Asks Californians to Condemn a Big-Money System Long Used Here” by Laurel Rosenhall for CALmatters.org

Illinois: “Judge: Illinois campaign finance law constitutional” by Michael Tarm (Associated Press) for State Journal-Register

Oregon: “Portland Reconsiders Public Money for Political Campaigns” by Brad Schmidt for Portland Oregonian

South Dakota: “Panel Ponders Allowing Businesses to Open Checkbooks for Candidates” by Bob Mercer for Black Hills Pioneer

Ethics

California: “Scandal Plagues City of Commerce, but Generous Services Help Blunt Public Scrutiny” by Adam Elmahrek for Los Angeles Times

Elections

“Hillary Clinton’s ‘Invisible Guiding Hand’” by Shane Goldmacher for Politico

Minnesota: “U Launches First-of-Its-Kind Program for Elections Officials” by Kelly Smith for Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Texas: “Court Filing Accuses Texas of Misleading Voters Without IDs” by Michael Wines for New York Times

Legislative Issues

Tennessee: “Beth Harwell: Jeremy Durham expulsion vote will happen” by Joel Ebert and Dave Boucher for The Tennessean

Lobbying

Alabama: “Lawsuit Challenges Alabama Law Requiring Ethics Training for Lobbyists” by Joe Crowe for Newsmax

Alabama: “More Lawmakers (and Two Ethics Commissioners) Who Got Free Trips on Alabama Lenders’ Dime” by Kyle Whitmire (Alabama Media Group) for AL.com

Campaign Finance

“FINRA, MSRB Pay-to-Play Rules on SEC Approval Path” by Antoinette Gartrell for Bloomberg BNA

Louisiana: “Dave Peralta Freed from Last of 30 Criminal Charges” by Wilborn Nobles III for New Orleans Times Picayune

New York: “De Blasio Donor Violated City Rules, Conflicts Board Says” by J. David Goodman for New York Times

Ethics

Maine: “Paul LePage, Maine Governor, Now Says He’s Not Quitting” by Jess Bidgood for New York Times

Elections

“Embattled Corrine Brown Ousted in Primary” by Staff for Roll Call

“Harry Reid and Koch Brothers Wage Proxy War for a Nevada Senate Seat” by Carl Hulse for New York Times

North Carolina: “North Carolina Republicans Accused of Dodging Order to Fix Election Rules” by Michael Wines for New York Times

Procurement

“Obama Order on Contractor Workplace Violations Takes Effect Soon, Despite Objections” by Joe Davidson for Washington Post