Month: August 2009

Illinois Reform

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 29, 2009
Categories In Illinois

The long-running story of campaign finance and ethics reform took another turn recently when Gov. Quinn vetoes a reform bill, according to this report. Quinn recognized that the veto will widely be seen as a flip flop on an issue that has long plagued a state with one former governor in prison and another charged […]

When Candidates Pass

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 29, 2009
Categories In FEC

The proper disposition of campaign funds of a federal candidate who passes away is the topic of this Politico report.

Gov. Richardson and Pay to Play Allegations

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date August 29, 2009
Categories In Courts & Cases, New Mexico

The Department of Justice has indicated that there will be no additional investigation into Gov. Richardson’s involvement in an alleged pay to play scheme, according to this report.