Campaign Finance

Louisiana: “Mortgages, Mardi Gras and Country Clubs: Louisiana campaign funds could soon cover these expenses” by Julie O’Donoghue (Louisiana Illuminator) for Yahoo News

New York: “NYC Campaign Finance Board Withholds $1.3M in Matching Funds from Cuomo, Awards Adrienne Adams $2M” by Josephine Stratman and Chris Sommerfeldt (New York Daily News) for Yahoo News

Elections

Maryland: “Maryland’s Primary Elections Are Unconstitutional, Lawsuit Alleges” by Kate Mettler (Washington Post) for MSN

Ethics

National: “Complaints Languished as Johnson’s Delays Hobbled House Watchdog” by Michael Gold (New York Times) for DNyuz

National: “Sharp Spike in Threats to Judges Prompts Calls for More Security” by Derek Hawkins (Washington Post) for MSN

Washington: “Seattle Councilmember Cathy Moore Pulls Her Ethics Bill” by David Kroman for Seattle Times

Lobbying

North Carolina: “NC Lawmakers Leave Controversial Kentucky Distillery Tour Off Disclosure Reports” by Dan Kane (Raleigh News and Observer) for MSN

Texas: “Las Vegas Sands Lobbyist’s Contact Appears in Filings for ‘Dark Money’ Group in Irving” by Chase Rogers (Dallas News) for MSN