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Weekly State Roundup
By Matt Caruso Posted on Fri Jun 30, 2006 at 03:38:38 PM EST
My fellow Americans, it is time once again for Friday's state roundup. Please comment on any state news that we may have missed.
* On the Ethics front in California, San Jose's Mayor Gonzalez was arrested on six felony counts, including the charge of taking a bribe.
* Ethics has become a component of the debate in New Jersey's Senate race.
* In Florida from January to March 2006, lobbyists have paid an alarming $50 million dollars for political influence.
* While an inspiration for those of us who would like to see national clean elections, Maine still has some work to do.
* The California legislature is looking at a ballot proposition for the November election that would appoint an independent commission for redistricting.
* The Pennsylvania legislature finally passed a lobbying disclosure law.
* The North Carolina State Senate is looking at passing ethics reform measures.
* The city council of Palo Alto, California went on the record officially supporting redistricting reform.
* And, Nebraska's Broadband Task Force needs to give more power to the public sector in reference to broadband.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful 4th of July weekend! On Tuesday, be sure to read the intro to the Declaration of Independence - it reminds us of what this amazing country has strived for but has never fully achieved. We must continue striving.
Tags: Maine, California, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, North Carolina, ethics, reform, redistricting (all tags)
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