Florida group uses State Integrity Investigation to push reform

By Caitlin Ginley

First initiative would gives ethics panel more power.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… card, ranking it 18th among the states.Dan Krassner, executive director of Integrity Florida, said the project’s scorecards provide an easy roadmap for reform, with …"

"… stigations; commissioners can only investigate citizens’ complaints. But Integrity Florida, a group that aims to promote accountability in government and expose corr …"

"… tate-level research to pass that policy reform next legislative session.”Integrity Florida, which launched in late March, aims to inspire reform by engaging with eth …"

"… omen Voters chapter to highlight the state’s shortcomings. Krassner said Integrity Florida plans to replicate those meetings throughout the state.In addition to the …"

State Integrity Investigation provides 'roadmap' for ethics reform

By Caitlin Ginley

Florida group cites State Integrity Investigation in pushing for change.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… ed 18th out of 50 states in the investigation, with an overall grade of C-.Integrity Florida, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes integrity and exposes …"

"… on report hotline — that could help the state move towards an A grade.“Integrity Florida is using State Integrity Investigation results as a roadmap to focus our s …"

"… ethics commission authority to self-initiate investigations.Dan Krassner, Integrity Florida’s executive director, said the new report was timed to precede the Flori …"

"… nclude the authority to self-initiate investigations as part of its agenda.Integrity Florida has also met with senior members of Governor Rick Scott’s staff, who rec …"

Florida reforms targeted by 'good government' group

By Caitlin Ginley

'Good government' group wants more light to shine on lawmakers in the Sunshine State

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… egrity Investigation as a basis for reform, the nonpartisan research group Integrity Florida has issued a report calling for stronger financial disclosure requirements …"

"… parison of legislative financial disclosure laws. To improve its standing, Integrity Florida calls for adopting requirements similar to Louisiana, which dramatically r …"

"… est form in the country and Florida should adopt it,” said Dan Krassner, Integrity Florida’s executive director.The group’s report also stresses easy public acce …"

"… ntability measures. Florida’s disclosure data is not available online.“Integrity Florida realized that it’s easy to put these forms online,” Krassner said, exp …"

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IMPACT: Florida Senate votes for stronger ethics rules

By Nicholas Kusnetz

After scoring a C- in the Center's 'State Integrity Investigation', Florida's legislative leaders push for reform.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… ked,” said Dan Krassner, executive director of the open-government group Integrity Florida, in a statement released Monday. In July, the group issued a report c …"

Lawmakers in Southeast call for ethics reform

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Legislators in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina want change

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… lve any disputes over the disclosures. Dan Krassner, executive director of Integrity Florida, an independent watchdog group, said his organization will push for the Le …"

Florida Senate passes sweeping ethics reform package

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Watchdog calls ethics package a 'mixed bag.'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… he Senate package. Dan Krassner, executive director of the watchdog group Integrity Florida, called the new legislation, “a mixed bag.” The Senate rushed the pack …"

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Conflicts of interest run rampant in state legislatures

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Legislation may overlap with business interests but part-time lawmakers vote anyway.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… I don't know about,” he said. Last year, the government watchdog group Integrity Florida examined lawmakers’ financial disclosure forms in that state and discove …"

Florida enacts ethics and campaign finance package

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Florida Gov. Scott signs bills reforming ethics and campaign finance

Excerpts from this story referencing "Integrity Florida":

"… ion going anywhere in Florida,” said Dan Krassner, executive director of Integrity Florida, a statewide watchdog group. “The fact that our state leaders prioritize …"