The Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes Georgia’s lobbying laws in this story about perceived loopholes in the law. Under state law, all lobbyists are supposed to register with the state and report their expenses for the public to see. The policy goal: Let the public see who is trying to influence their elected officials and how they’re […]
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New issues for former Georgia Speaker Richardson
Fox Atlanta has the latest issue involving former Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson. Georgia’s ethics commission has launched a probe of former House Speaker Glenn Richardson’s leftover campaign cash. The commission said Wednesday that it found probable cause to look into Richardson’s transfer of $219,000 in excess cash from his campaign fund to MMV Alliance […]
Newest Georgia State Ethics Commission member’s issue with Georgia State Ethics Commission
A new member of the Georgia State Ethics Commission apparently has an unresolved issue with the body, according to this report. The odd case seems to have arisen from bungling by the state government’s watchdog. With Proctor’s appointment, the state now has a commission board member disregarding an order from the very panel on which […]