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      National: Tough Choices, and Criticism, for Emily’s List as Democratic Women Flood Primaries New York Times – Sheryl Gay Stolberg | Published: 5/4/2018 Crowded Democratic primaries, many involving two or more women, have forced Emily’s List, one of the nation’s […]

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The 2018 Iowa legislative session adjourned sine die May 5, 2018. The state budget passed both houses and a tax reform bill will cut income taxes by an average of 10 percent. Gov. Kim Reynolds will have 30 days to […]

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Arizona adjourned the 53rd Legislature, 2nd Regular Session sine die on May 4, 2018. The Legislature was schedule to adjourn the week of April 21 but continued until a budget could be passed. Notable bills passed during the session include […]

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Missouri lawmakers will convene a special legislative session on the evening of May 18 following adjournment of the regular legislative session. Legislators called the special session to consider impeaching Gov. Eric Greitens. Greitens is refusing to step down despite accusations […]

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The Maine Legislature adjourned sine die on May 2, 2018. The session adjourned 14 days after statutory adjournment, or April 18, leaving key bills on the floor. House Speaker Sara Gideon attempted to extend the session by four days, but […]

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Check out the new News You Can Use Video Digest to catch up on any ethics, lobbying and legislative sessions news you might have missed from this week!  

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The Utah Legislature adjourned a veto session sine die on Wednesday after overriding a pair of vetoes from Gov. Gary Herbert. The Legislature resurrected and passed Senate Bill 171, allowing legislators to defend laws they pass in court instead of […]

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The Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine die April 18. Lawmakers took no action on Legislative Bill 1099 to adopt the Legislative Ethics Act after Sen. Bill Kintner’s resignation last session for retweeting offensive comments and using a state-issued computer to engage […]

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The Kentucky Legislature adjourned sine die April 14. Lawmakers passed House Bill 97 establishing a new filing deadline for elections of city officers. Before it was amended, the bill would have moved the date for filing a supplemental annual report […]

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The Kansas Legislature adjourned its legislative session on Sunday, April 8, 2018. During the late hours of the session, lawmakers approved an increase in spending for education in response to a court order. The bill has been publicly supported by […]

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Lots of legislatures adjourning this past week. Find out what they did to finish out their 2018 sessions in this weeks News You Can Use Video Digest.  

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April 3, 2018  •  

Tuesday’s Government and Ethics News

Campaign Finance Arizona: “‘Dark Money’ in the States: Arizona GOP Blocks Cities from Implementing Transparent Elections” by Josh Keefe for Newsweek New York: “Appeal to End ‘LLC Loophole’ Is Rejected” by Chris Bragg for Albany Times Union Ethics National: “Rushed […]

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The Mississippi Legislature adjourned sine die on March 28. The 132nd regular session adjourned with several unresolved issues, including a bill involving funding for roads and bridges. Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to call a special session before July 1.

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