Elections

Illinois: “Illinois Democrats’ Law Changing the Choosing of Legislative Candidates Faces GOP Opposition” by John O’Connor (Associated Press) for MSN

Ethics

National: “Justice Clarence Thomas Calls Criticism of Him ‘Nastiness’ and Lies'” by Justin Jouvenal, Tobi Raji, and Ann Marimow (Washington Post) for MSN

Florida: “DeSantis Clears Some Ethics Cases After 2 Years, but Others Still Languish” by Skyler Swisher (Orlando Sentinel) for MSN

Hawaii: “New Maui Ethics Board Member Instructed Not to Participate Due to Legal Dispute” by Brittany Lyte for Honolulu Civil Beat

Vermont: “Vermont Legislature Passes Bill to Create Uniform Ethical Standards in Local Government” by Shaun Robinson for VTDigger.org

Legislative Issues

National: “‘Mom’ Legislators See Their Numbers, Influence Grow but Barriers to Elected Office Remain” by States Newsroom for Louisiana Illuminator

Lobbying

National: “Sen. Bob Menendez’s Trial, Where Gold Bars May Shine, Begins Monday” by Salvador Rizzo (Washington Post) for MSN

Pennsylvania: “Super Bowl Tickets, Luxury Resort Stay Among Perks Pa. Lawmakers Accepted in 2023” by Stephen Caruso and Angela Couloumbis (Spotlight PA) for Yahoo News