State ethics update — July 31

By Caitlin Ginley

Since the release of our States of Disclosure report last month, we’ve been monitoring discussions in state capitols about the need for toug

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

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"… essee, the legislature finally voted in the first week of June to fold the state ethics commission into the Registry of Election Finance, which would save the state money. B …"

Paterson looks to shake up New York ethics laws

By Caitlin Ginley

New York Governor David Paterson announced Tuesday a proposed restructuring of the state ethics commission, following charges that the execu

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"… Governor David Paterson announced Tuesday a proposed restructuring of the state ethics commission, following charges that the executive director leaked confidential informa …"

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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

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"… gifts. The measure would also make records available online, and give the state ethics commission subpoena power. But with Alabama’s regular legislative session ending in …"

A rundown of new state ethics legislation

By Caitlin Ginley

There’s a flurry of recent activity in state capitals regarding financial-disclosure laws, a subject of ongoing scrutiny by the Center....

Surrogates for their agenda

By Alexander Cohen

How the drug industry uses non-profits to push its interests

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"… on behalf of PhRMA. Some health care advocates filed a complaint with the state ethics commission, charging the deceptive campaign violated Maryland's state lobbying disclo …"

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The old soft money

By Derek Willis and Aron Pilhofer

National parties transferred millions of dollars to state party committees

State lobbying becomes billion-dollar business

By Sarah Laskow

At least a dozen states revise laws in 2006

Michigan

By The Center for Public Integrity

A snapshot of ethics practices in Michigan

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"… ed Laws 15.341 - 15.348, "State Ethics Act" applies to the same people the state ethics commission oversees and does not apply to legislators.http://www.state.mi.us/mdcs/Eth …"

Grading the nation: How accountable is your state?

By Caitlin Ginley

Our State Integrity Investigation reveals corruption risks in all 50 states

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"… blic financing system for elections. Alabama granted subpoena power to its state ethics commission. South Dakota unveiled an online database for campaign finance records. Fl …"

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