The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses lobbyists’ contributions to candidates for governor in Georgia. In the wake of a lobbyist scandal that cost House Speaker Glenn Richardson his job, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution analyzed the records of the major gubernatorial candidates and found all have taken contributions and/or gifts from lobbyists. The contribution totals range from $118,000 over […]
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Lobbyist gift limit eyed in Georgia
Georgia will likely see reforms in ethics rules and lobbyist gift limits, according to this report. Georgia legislators are under pressure to act on ethics this session in the wake of a scandal that brought down former House Speaker Glenn Richardson, who stepped down Jan. 1 after allegations of an affair with a utility lobbyist.
Georgia’s getting ethics reform
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the latest on ethics reform in Georgia, given the recent resignation of Speaker Richardson. Now, the crowd under the Gold Dome has taken a sudden interest in tightening rules. “It has suddenly become very fashionable to talk ethics,” said David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), the Republican caucus’ choice for new speaker.