Campaign Finance

National: “FEC Chairwoman: Penalty ‘slashed’ for ex-congressman who used leftover campaign money to lobby” by Emily Kopp for Roll Call

Elections

National: “These Political Super Fans Turn Their Activism into Collector’s Items” by Yelena Dzhanova for CNBC

Ethics

Missouri: “Former Economic Development CEO Gets 3 Years’ Probation, $20K Fine for Stenger Scheme” by Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippman for St. Louis Public Radio

National: “F-bombs Away: Why lawmakers are cursing now more than ever” by Judy Kurtz for The Hill

National: “Inspector General Finds Politically Motivated Harassment at State Department” by Karen DeYoung for Washington Post

Indiana: “Rep. Dan Forestal Threatened Cops’ Jobs, Impersonated Police and Tried to Buy Cocaine, Police Say” by Ryan Martin and Chris Sikich for Indianapolis Star

Lobbying

Arkansas: “Panel Cautions Firms Over Lobbying Arkansas Sheriffs” by Hunter Field for Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Michigan: “Michigan Panel Puts Brakes on $1.1M Trucking Grant after Free Press Report” by Paul Egan for Detroit Free Press