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27 Sep 2024, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
Anthony D’Esposito got his break in politics thanks in part due to his connections with a group of powerful Republicans in Nassau County, who are famous for hiring their friends and family into local government. [read post]
23 Apr 2021, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal A Government Ethics Office Refused to Approve Kanye West’s Financial Disclosures from His Failed Presidential Campaign MSN – Grace Panetta (Business Insider) | Published: 4/19/2021 The Office of Government Ethics refused to sign off on Kanye West’s financial disclosure forms from his failed 2020 presidential campaign. [read post]
31 Mar 2020, 7:34 pm
(Pic credit here)Hysteria, obsession, and what feels like the inescapable reality of a pandemic served up in a never ending stream of exclamation points. [read post]
19 Jul 2019, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Acting Labor Secretary Pizzella Lobbied for Russian-Connected Front Group, Worked with Jack Abramoff Center for Responsive Politics – Reid Champlin and Jessica Piper | Published: 7/12/2019 Patrick Pizzella will take the reins at the Department of Labor as acting secretary after Alex Acosta announced his resignation due to criticism for his light prosecution of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago. [read post]
20 Sep 2024, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
The commission met to consider five cases that involved Schaaf and others ranging from the Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s PAC, the Oakland police union, contractors, campaign consultants, and political groups. [read post]
13 Sep 2024, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
The Public Ethics Commission’s enforcement unit also recommended fining the Oakland Chamber of Commerce nearly $50,000 for failing to report “intermediary contributions” it made on behalf of individuals, and it advised separate fines of about $20,000 each against Doug Linney, a director at East Bay Municipal Utility District who also works as a campaign consultant, and the Oakland police union. [read post]
18 Oct 2010, 9:35 am by Steven M. Taber
Environmental Law & Climate Change Law Newsletter October 18, 2010, Volume 2, Number 31 The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning environmental law settlements, decisions, regulatory actions and lawsuits filed during the past week. [read post]
18 Oct 2010, 9:35 am by Steven M. Taber
Environmental Law & Climate Change Law Newsletter October 18, 2010, Volume 2, Number 31 The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning environmental law settlements, decisions, regulatory actions and lawsuits filed during the past week. [read post]
18 Oct 2010, 9:35 am by Steven M. Taber
Environmental Law & Climate Change Law Newsletter October 18, 2010, Volume 2, Number 31 The following is a summary review of articles from all over the nation concerning environmental law settlements, decisions, regulatory actions and lawsuits filed during the past week. [read post]
5 Jul 2022, 11:49 pm by Jon L. Gelman
” “The surge in gun violence has been horribly tragic, with lives lost, victims wounded and loved ones suffering heartbreak,” said Senator Joe Cryan, former Union County Sheriff. [read post]
20 Nov 2020, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal 6 Lawmakers in 5 Days: New COVID-19 infections put spotlight on Congress’ loose guidelines USA Today – Christal Hayes | Published: 11/18/2020 As rampant nationwide coronavirus spikes force states to reexamine reopening efforts, Congress is still struggling to maneuver around the pandemic as it encroaches on legislative business and endangers its members. [read post]
17 Jul 2020, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
Chief of White House’s ‘Operation Warp Speed’ Vaccine Effort Can Keep Investing in Pharma Firms, Under IG Ruling Albany Times Union – Christopher Rowland (Washington Post) | Published: 7/14/2020 The co-director of President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed can maintain extensive investments in the drug industry and avoid ethics disclosures while he continues to make decisions about government contracts for promising coronavirus vaccines under a decision by… [read post]
5 Apr 2018, 9:01 pm by Jim Sedor
The state has seen a governor, a vice president, several county executives, and a mayor brought low after corruption probes. [read post]
29 Jan 2016, 6:20 am by Jim Sedor
Florida – Florida Legislators’ Visit to Alabama Casino Is Legal, but Perception Problem PersistsFlorida Times Union – Tia Mitchell | Published: 1/23/2016 The Poarch Band of Creek Indians paid for a trip to the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel in Atmore, Alabama for five Florida lawmakers. [read post]
11 Aug 2023, 12:30 pm by John Ross
In a series of events that can only be termed "unfortunate," an Illinois inmate being processed for release to a halfway house is ordered to sign an "Electronic Detention Program Agreement" before trotting out the door. [read post]
2 Sep 2016, 6:50 am by Jim Sedor
Illinois – Chicago Insider Who Took $2 Million in Bribes in Red Light Camera Scandal Gets 10 Years in PrisonLos Angeles Times – David Kidwell (Chicago Tribune) | Published: 8/29/2016 A former Chicago transportation official embroiled in a corruption scandal over the award of a lucrative contract for red-light cameras was sentenced to 10 years in prison. [read post]
24 Mar 2017, 6:07 am by Jim Sedor
New York – Lobbyist in Libous Case Reaches $10k Settlement, as Legal Questions Remain Albany Times Union – Chris Bragg | Published: 3/17/2017 Lobbyist Fred Hiffa, whose firm made payments to a law firm employing the son of late New York Sen. [read post]
25 Oct 2010, 9:15 am by Anna Christensen
WrobelAmicus brief for the Montana Farm Bureau Federation and the Cato InstituteAmicus brief for the Edison Electric Institute, National Hydropower Association, and Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, WashingtonAmicus brief for the Montana Water Resources AssociationPetitioner's reply _________________________________________________________________ DISCLOSURE: Howe & Russell and Akin Gump represent parties in the two cases below; these cases are listed here without… [read post]
19 Feb 2020, 9:01 pm by Neil H. Buchanan
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union did not simply allow arbitrary actions by state actors—or not only that. [read post]
14 Apr 2008, 9:02 am
The proposal, submitted by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), was backed by CtW, CalPERS, CalSTRS, and the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois, among others. [read post]