A scheme involving allegedly reimbursed contributions was reported today in The Press-Enterprise. The indictment outlines one series of actions that begins July 5, 2006, with Leggio issuing a $10,000 check to Nick Vito Cacucciolo. On the same day, Cacucciolo issued $3,300 checks to two individuals “in reimbursement for contributions to the Committee to Elect Brenda Salas.” […]
Day: June 17, 2008
Indiana Robocall Case Update
The Indianapolis Star covered yesterday’s Indiana Supreme Court hearing of an important robocall case. The case was heard in Terre Haute as part of an effort to let people in different parts of the state see the court in action. Monday’s hearing also could be viewed via the Internet. The case centers on the 1988 […]
Illinois Pay to Play Ban Update
The Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) reports that the Illinois pay to play ban is not a “done deal.” After months of wrangling, the General Assembly approved in May a ban on contractors with state deals of $50,000 or more from giving campaign contributions to the officeholders who hired them. Whether it becomes law depends on the […]