Latimer Fails to Disclose Finances in Closely-Watched Democratic Primary The disclosures are required by law within 30 days of qualifying as a candidate.
Good Gov Groups Slam New York’s New Ethics Commission Plan Politicians will still have too much control over the ethics commissioners, the groups say, as part of a state budget deal negotiated behind closed doors.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Once Again Boot Lobbyist Gift Ban From Agenda Lobbyists will continue to be allowed to give Pennsylvania lawmakers unlimited gifts until the legislature takes up gift ban legislation that has stalled for years.
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Companies Pause PACs While Fighting Democracy Reforms Many of the companies that grabbed headlines by suspending their PAC donations after the assault on the Capitol Building are members of industry groups that oppose ethics and campaign finance reforms.