State ethics update — June 5

By Caitlin Ginley

Here’s our biweekly round-up of recent developments regarding ethics policies in the states. PaperTrail is digging through the news for the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Pat Quinn":

"… ons on May 31, the final day of its legislative session. Earlier, Governor Pat Quinn appointed an ethics reform commission which proposed 39 separate measures …"

State ethics policies — May 8

By Caitlin Ginley

PaperTrail provides our bi-weekly round-up of recent action on ethics policies in the states. We’re digging through the news for any potenti

Excerpts from this story referencing "Pat Quinn":

"… week, and with less than a month left in the legislative session, Governor Pat Quinn has urged lawmakers to step up and support the bill.The Tennessee State Et …"

Contribution limits at risk in states thanks to Supreme Court

By Amy Myers

Illinois and other states may eliminate contribution limits to candidates to offset unlimited outside spending.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Pat Quinn":

"… ouse 30-26 and the Senate 63-55 with no Republican support and awaits Gov. Pat Quinn’s signature or veto. Quinn signed campaign finance legislation into law …"

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Drought now grips more than half of the nation

By The Associated Press

New report shows drought gripping US has expanded to cover widest area since drought of 1956

Excerpts from this story referencing "Pat Quinn":

"… a visit Monday to a southern Illinois corn and soybean farm, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced that drought-affected farmers would be eligible for state debt r …"

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 "Alan Rosenthal":

"… such as precluding anyone except the independently wealthy from serving. Alan Rosenthal, an expert in state government and legislative ethics at Rutgers Universit …"

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

Excerpts from this story referencing "Pat Quinn":

"… d continues to be dwarfed by state spending for juvenile corrections. Gov. Pat Quinn included a request to double funding for Redeploy in the 2014 budget, but …"