The Mayor’s Driver
The Post has had a few stories on a private citizen who was driving Washington, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty to various events in a city car. Here’s their editorial on the topic. In just the past few months, Mr. Fenty … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Fair Elections Now Act Renamed?
One of the main proponents of the legislation introduced as the Fair Elections Now Act is now apparently referring to the law as The Trustworthy Government Now Act. The name change is noted in a Change Congress release discussing Sen. Nelson … Continue reading
Tennessee Ethics Commission No More?
The story involving the Tennessee Ethics Commission takes another turn. It now looks like the authority will be folded into another agency. The commission was formed in the wake of the FBI’s Tennessee Waltz corruption sting in 2005 that led … Continue reading
Powers of Louisiana Board
The authority of the Louisiana Ethics Board is the topic of this report. Some Louisiana Board of Ethics members are angling to get back the power to decide the guilt or innocence of accused ethics law violators. But the chairman … Continue reading
Texas Lobbying Law Passes
A reporting requirement involving some lobbyist contingency fees passed the Texas Senate recently. Bottom line: If the person lobbying an agency is a company employee, and the transaction is worth less than $10 million, they won’t have to register. If … Continue reading