Category Archives: conflict of interest laws
“Measuring Illegal and Legal Corruption in American States”
Oguzhan Dincer and Michael Johnston of the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics Corruption at Harvard have posted results from a survey of reporters on their perceptions of corruption in their states. The survey asked about both illegal corruption (defined… Continue reading
“Obama Fundraising Goal: $225,000-Per-Day for Presidential Library”
Bloomberg Politics reports:
A reliance on private money to build the libraries and the lack of disclosure has, over the years, troubled advocates for greater government transparency. “This is completely unregulated,” [University of Louisville Professor Benjamin] Hufbauer said. “They… Continue reading
“Justices in Walker Criminal Probe Face Conflicts of Interest”
Brendan Fischer: “The Wisconsin Supreme Court could decide the future of the criminal investigation into Governor Scott Walker and independent electoral groups, but some of the justices are faced with a significant conflict of interest: two of the groups… Continue reading
“Jerry Brown vetoes California political ethics bills”
“Janos Marton, former special counsel to Moreland Commission, blasts Andrew Cuomo while endorsing Zephyr Teachout”
NYDN:
A former special counsel to Gov. Cuomo’s anti-corruption commission blasted the governor Friday as he endorsing his Democratic primary challenger, Zephyr Teachout.
Janos Marton, who worked on the commission for most of its brief time in existence, penned a… Continue reading
“Oregon Is the Best State in America”
At least in terms of public corruption, according to this WaPo story.
“House Throws Cold Water on Ice Challenge”
Politico reports: “The Committee on House Administration is advising members that posting videos on official accounts of lawmakers participating in the viral charity challenge is a violation of House rules.” But that, of course, didn’t stop former Pres. George … Continue reading
“FBI agent: Williams’ spending on McDonnells topped $177,000”
“White House reverses part of lobbyist ban”
Politico: “The White House is poised to reverse a key part of its ban on registered lobbyists serving in government. The Office of Management and Budget will release a new rule on Wednesday expected to allow registered lobbyists to… Continue reading
“Could it be that ethics are improving on Capitol Hill?”
“Cuomo’s Office Hobbled State Ethics Inquiries; Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Short Life of the Moreland Commission”
Blockbuster extensive NYT report. Quite damning.
“Who Advised Cuomo on Mortgage Industry Investigation? A Mortgage Lobbyist”
Justin Elliott reports for ProPublica.
The Wild and Crazy Adventures of Rep. Don Young
Great #LongRead from the Center for Responsive Politics.