February 22, 2013 •
News You Can Use Digest – February 22, 2013
Federal:
Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty: ‘I lived off my campaign’
Justices Take Case on Overall Limit to Political Donations
From the States and Municipalities:
Arizona – Arizona Senators Look to Revamp Lobbying Gift Ban
California – Prosecution of California Lobbyists on the Rise, FPPC Reports
Kansas – Lobbyists Vouch for Bill to Increase Spending Limits
Kentucky – Kentucky Bill Would Prohibit Lobbying during Legislative Session
Nebraska – Senators Want to Stop Lobbyist Contributions during Session
New York – Review Shows NY Pension Fund Fixed Ethics
North Carolina – Lawmakers’ Economic Interests Not Easily Tracked
Pennsylvania – Pa. Justice Convicted of Corruption
Virginia – Justices Consider Va. Limits on Access to Public Records
West Virginia – Ethics Commission Taps New Director
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