National:

Revolving Door Swings Freely in America’s Statehouses

Federal:

Sandy Lobbying Hinged on Governors

From the States and Municipalities:

California – California’s Lobby Laws Keep Many Influence-Peddling Details Secret

Florida – Sweeping Ethics Bill Would Curtail Lobbying by Lawmakers

Georgia – Senate Passes Ethics Rule, Maintains Restriction on Public Complaints

Kansas – Ethics Commission Recommends Fee Increase

Missouri – Kander Puts an End to Accepting Gifts from Lobbyists

Nevada – Lobbyists Ready Themselves for Legislative Session

Ohio – Cuyahoga County Corruption Investigation Winds Down to the Finish as Bulk of Case Completed

Oklahoma – Oklahoma Ethics Commission Hires New Director

Oregon – Commission Says Kitzhaber Can Accept Payment for Health-Policy Speeches

South Carolina – Sanford Checked with Ex-Wife before Entering Race for SC House Seat

Texas – For Ethics Commission, Big Hurdles to Reform

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