November 16, 2012 •
News You Can Use Digest – November 16, 2012
National:
If Your Side Lost The Election, Time to Secede from The Union?
Super-Sized Majorities Shift Legislative Power
Federal:
Campaign Finance Reformers Get Back to Work after Record Election Spending
Is Part of Voting Rights Act Outdated, Unfair? High Court to Decide
From the States and Municipalities:
Arizona
Tougher Campaign Finance Disclosure Laws Sought
California
After Election, State Lawmakers and Interest Groups Travel in Tandem
Georgia
Georgia Lawmakers Get Luxury-Box Tickets to Dome
Maryland
Ethics Oversight Board Hasn’t Met in Years
Ohio
Ohio Elections Panel Again Clears Gerald McFaul in Controversial Campaign Finance Case
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Ethics Commission Narrows Field of Applicants
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