Campaign Finance

New York: “Lt. Gov.’s Campaign Expenses Show Conflicts with Taxpayer Refunds” by Chris Bragg for Albany Times Union

Ethics

National: “Guns, Radicalization and a Father’s Alleged Threat: First Jan. 6 trial set to begin” by Spencer Hsu (Washington Post) for MSN

National: “Four US Lawmakers or Their Spouses Personally Invested in Russian Companies: Documents” by Dave Levinthal (Business Insider) for MSN

Nevada: “Social Video Shows ‘Racist’ Taunts of Nevada Governor, Wife” by Ken Ritter (Associated Press) for MSN

Pennsylvania: “Activists Disrupt House GOP Leader’s Speech Demanding Action on Gift Ban Legislation” by Jan Murphy for PennLive.com

Wisconsin: “Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Regulator Bias Case Spawned by Power Line” by Chris Hubbuch (Wisconsin State Journal) for Madison.com

Legislative Issues

Kansas: “Kansas Lawmakers Are Supposed to Vet Bills in Committees. But Are Their Hearings Fair?” by Jonathan Shorman and Katie Bernard (Kansas City Star) for MSN

Redistricting

Pennsylvania: “Pennsylvania GOP Urges Supreme Court to Toss Congressional Map” by Michael Macagnone (Roll Call) for MSN