The resignation of Glenn Richardson has sparked interest in lobbyist gift-giving in Georgia, according to this report. Richardson’s spectacular fall from power, culminating Thursday in his resignation from the speaker’s post and his House seat, highlights anew the culture of coziness between lobbyists and lawmakers in the Georgia Capitol. That culture is fueled by money, […]
Day: December 7, 2009
Making government data more accessible
Open data efforts are the topic of this Times report. Many local governments are figuring out how to use the Internet to make government data more accessible. The goal is to spawn useful Web sites and mobile applications — and perhaps even have people think differently about their city and its government.
A big week for honest services fraud
This is a huge week for honest services fraud. Two important Supreme Court cases will be argued tomorrow. Here’s more. One of the two cases coming before the court next week involves Conrad M. Black, the newspaper executive who was convicted of defrauding his media company, Hollinger International. He is arguing that the law should […]