Campaign Finance

Illinois: “Ethics Committee Chair Pushes Call for Public Financing for City Council Elections into City Hall Spotlight” by Heather Cherone for WTTW

National: “Democrats Announce a $10 Million Push for State Legislatures” by Maggie Astor (New York Times) for DNyuz

Texas: “Texas Ethics Commission Requires Social Media Influencers to Disclose Paid Political Posts” by Bayliss Wagner (Austin American-Statesman) for MSN

Elections

Arizona: “Trump Adviser Boris Epshteyn, Other Allies Plead Not Guilty in Arizona” by Yvonne Wingett Sanchez (Washington Post) for MSN

Ethics

California: “San Joaquin Supervisor’s Car Wash Paid to Clean County Cars” by Aaron Leathley (Stockton Record) for MSN

National: “Witness Tells House Ethics Committee That Matt Gaetz Paid Her for Sex: Sources” by Will Steakin (NBC News) for MSN

Legislative Issues

Vermont: “Vermont Lawmaker Apologizes for Repeatedly Drenching Colleague’s Bag” by Praveena Somasundaram (Washington Post) for MSN

Lobbying

Colorado: “Colorado Secretary of State Finds Pro-Wolf Advocate Engaged in Illegal Lobbying During 2024 Legislative Session” by Marianne Goodland (Colorado Politics) for Denver Gazette

National: “The Anti-China Pressure Hits DC Trade Groups” by Caitlin Oprysko (Politico) for MSN