November 9, 2012 •
News You Can Use Digest – November 9, 2012
Federal:
Spending by Independent Groups Had Little Election Impact, Analysis Finds
From the States and Municipalities:
Arkansas
State Senator’s Campaign Money Went to Girlfriend, Records Show
California
California’s $11 Million Campaign Donation Source Tied to Koch Brothers, Research Reveals
California
Labor Defeats Anti-Union Initiative in California
Colorado
Denver DA Launches Criminal Probe of Secretary of State Scott Gessler
Georgia
50 State Lawmakers Back Ethics Pledge
Illinois
Indicted Former Lawmaker [Wins] State House race
Massachusetts
Trial Starts; Jury to Decide if Cahill Broke Ethics Law during Campaign
Montana
Secretive Conservative Group’s Records Released
Ohio
Issues 1, 2 Overwhelmingly Defeated
Texas
HISD Trustee Got Cut of Contracts Awarded to Associate, Records Show
Washington
Ethics Fines May Follow Gifts of Liquor to City Light Trainer
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