Kevin Duffy pleaded guilty in an Ohio court to attempted false voter registration, according to this report. The 24-year-old’s attorney says Duffy got “caught up” in the excitement of the election while visiting his sister in Cincinnati. He cast his ballot Oct. 4 during a weeklong period during which new voters could register and immediately […]
Month: January 2009
Cash Contribution Issue
An alleged cash contribution of $1,000 is making news in Nebraska, per this Omaha World -Herald report. Sen.-elect Mike Johanns said Wednesday he has severed ties with campaign manager Chris Peterson after his longtime aide admitted to mishandling a $1,000 campaign contribution.
IA: To Hire or Not to Hire
The Ottumwa City Council is studying hiring a lobbyist to help with a casino license, according to this Ottumwa Courier report. Council members voted unanimously this week to table the decision on joining Webster, Tama, Lyons and Franklin counties in hiring lobbyist Bill Wimmer, who will help them pursue a casino license from the Iowa […]