Lobbying

California: “Anaheim Councilwoman Criticized for Trip with Disneyland Lobbyist” by Adam Elmahrek for Voice of OC

Campaign Finance

“New Challenge Filed to Party ‘Soft-Money’ Limits” by Kenneth Doyle for Bloomberg BNA

Alabama: “Federal Court Upholds Alabama PAC-to-PAC Transfer Ban Law” by Shaun Zinck for Legal Newsline

Montana: “Campaign Finance Rules Released, Upcoming Public Hearings” by Alexander Deedy for Helena Independent Record

Ethics

Pennsylvania: “Corruption Accusations Paint Troubling Picture of Politics in Philadelphia Region” by Jonathan Tamari and Chris Palmer for Philadelphia Inquirer

Michigan: “Recordings: State rep asked aide to hide relationship” by Chad Livengood for MLive.com

South Carolina: “S.C. Statehouse Corruption Probe Continues, but Where Will it Lead?” by Schuyler Kropf for Charleston Post and Courier

Texas: “Texas Watchdog Group Calls another Political Titan to Account” by Manny Fernandez for New York Times

Elections

Arkansas: “Arkansas Attorney General Approves Wording of Term Limits Amendment” by The Associated Press for Arkansas Business

Procurement

Mississippi: “Gov. Bryant Orders Contracting Reform” by Geoff Pender for Jackson Clarion-Ledger