AP is reporting new information about Gov. Palin and her Alaska Fund Trust. An independent investigator has found evidence that Gov. Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws by trading on her position in seeking money for legal fees, in the latest legal distraction for the former vice presidential candidate as she prepares to leave […]
Day: July 21, 2009
Ethics Fireworks Over Fireworks
The Bangor Daily News reports on an incident involving fireworks and a state legislator in Maine. House Speaker Hannah Pingree is asking a legislative ethics committee to determine whether Rep. Richard Blanchard, D-Old Town, attempted to use his position to avoid a July 4 fireworks citation.
Lobbyist Audit Lottery
Connecticut will select lobbyists for audit on Thursday, July 23, according to the Office of State Ethics’ website. On Thursday, July 23, 2009, Robert Worgaftik, Chairman of the Citizen’s Ethics Advisory Board, will randomly select 40 lobbyists to be audited by the Office of State Ethics (“OSE”). Reg. Conn. State Agencies § 1-92-56. This audit […]