
It appears increasingly inevitable that the Massachusetts state legislature will give Gov. Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary successor to the late Senator Edward Kennedy. And speculation is rampant as to who will be picked. So PaperTrail decided to peak behind the veil and take a look at some of the political activities and contributions of the two leading candidates. Read more
Here’s our biweekly round-up of recent developments regarding ethics policies in the states. PaperTrail is digging through the news for the latest on this front, so you don’t have to. Read more
There’s a flurry of recent activity in state capitals regarding financial-disclosure laws, a subject of ongoing scrutiny by the Center. Read more

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