The New York State Public Integrity Commission pursued a number of entities for providing refreshments to officials with a value in excess of nominal value, which the Commission views as the “cost of an ordinary cup of coffee.” To be clear, an extraordinary cup of coffee is strictly verboten in these circumstances.
Day: December 18, 2009
The Fiesta Bowl and political contributions
The Arizona Republic reports on allegations that individuals associated with the Fiesta Bowl were reimbursed for political donations. Past and present Fiesta Bowl employees have told The Arizona Republic they were encouraged to write checks to specific candidates and were reimbursed by the bowl.
Wisconsin Right to Life in the news
According to this report, Wisconsin Right to Life, of Wisconsin Right to Life fame, filed a suit challenging aspects of Wisconsin’s public fnancing laws.