Two Kentucky lobbyists allegedly donated to candidates for state office, in apparent violation of a rule against such donations. The Kentucky Republican Party filed complaints with the Legislative Ethics Commission Friday against Democratic state Senate candidates Steve Newberry and Kathy Groob for accepting $250 each from a donor who is now a registered lobbyist. Newberry, […]
Month: October 2008
Below the Threshold in NJ
When does a candidate become a “candidate”? Ponder that question as you read this report from NJ. Two Atlantic County Freeholder candidates today scoffed at the notion that incumbent at-large Freeholder Alisa Cooper is spending less than $3,500 on her reelection campaign. Cooper, who’s campaign has so far been low profile, filed the required form […]
Mahoney Seeks House Ethics Investigation
The Hill reports that Tim Mahoney wants the House Ethics Committee to look into allegations regarding the alleged payments referenced in this story. ABC News also reports. West Palm Beach Congressman Tim Mahoney (D-FL), whose predecessor resigned in the wake of a sex scandal, agreed to a $121,000 payment to a former mistress who worked […]