Elections

Florida: “In Campaign Shaded by #MeToo Claims, Former Commissioner Faces Man She Accused” by Martin Vassolo for Miami Herald

Ethics

Arkansas: “State Bureau OK’d to Hire Legal Counsel; in Corruption Probe, It’s to Go with Firm It Used Before” by Hunter Field for Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Maryland: “Maryland Horse Racing Commission Dominated by Industry Players. They Manage Cash Awards – and Win Them.” by Doug Donovan for Baltimore Sun

New Jersey: “Phil Murphy Says Fired Worker’s Social Media Posts Offensive, Declines Hiring Questions” by Dustin Racioppi for Bergen Record

Texas: “Michael Quinn Sullivan’s Secret Audio of Texas House Speaker Blurs Line Between Journalism, Activism” by Rebekah Allen for Dallas News

Texas: “Local City Councilman’s One-Finger Salute Stirs Controversy” by Chelsea Edwards for KWTX

West Virginia: “Is It Unconstitutional to Sleep in Your Home? For a Governor, Perhaps” by Campbell Robertson for New York Times

Lobbying

Massachusetts: “Lobbyist Caught Up in State Police Case Is Known for Her Edge on Beacon Hill” by Matt Stout for Boston Globe