National:

U.S. Groups Flex Their Muscles in Brussels

From the States and Municipalities:

California – FPPC Examining Changes to California Lobbyist Disclosure

Colorado – Judge Denies Halting Ethics Probe of Gessler; Appeal Coming

Kansas – NRA Lines Up Support for Anti-Public Lobbying Bill

Maine – America’s Capital of Divided Government

Maryland – Maryland Ethics Panel Says Delegate Should Not Have Tried to Silence Football Player

Massachusetts – DiMasi, Lobbyist Ask Appeals Court to Overturn Convictions

Massachusetts – Lobbyists Win Challenge to Galvin Requirement

Missouri – Missouri Gov. Nixon Got Donation from Contractor While Decrying Big Political Money

Nebraska – Nebraska Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy Resigns in Scandal Involving Cell Phone Calls to Four Women

New Jersey – N.J. Budget Official Questions Florida Debris Firm’s $100 Million Contract, Political Connections

New York – Two Campaign Aides Going on Trial, but Comptroller May Face Judgment

Texas – Text Donations Spread Down Ballot

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