POGO director warns Oversight Committee Democrats of 'generational damage' to federal civil service Faith Williams, director of the Effective and Accountable Government Program at the Project on Government Oversight, told members of the Oversight Committee Democrats that recent executive actions and a White House entity she called 'Doge' have weakened oversight, driven mass departures of federal employees and degraded public services; she urged Congress to enact reforms and offered detailed proposals.

Faith Williams warns that the Trump administration's actions have caused "generational damage" to our federal civil service, leading to a crisis of trust and significant public service failures.

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House adopts conflict-of-interest amendment to anti-money-laundering bill The Wyoming House voted to adopt a conflict-of-interest amendment to House Bill 43 that would bar public officials from certain financial ties to persons involved in money-laundering investigations; the amendment passed on a roll call, 60 Aye, 1 No, 1 Excused.

Wyoming's House just took a bold step against corruption by adopting a conflict-of-interest amendment to the anti-money-laundering bill!

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Senator Rush urges closing federal‑state loophole and adding anti‑discrimination cooling‑off provisions for lobbyists Senator Rush asked the committee to support S.2211 to extend the 10‑year corruption conviction cooling‑off period to federal as well as state convictions and S.2209 to add a four‑year disqualification for organizations that discriminate against members. He argued the proposals would protect the integrity of state government and align lobbying rules

Senator Rush is pushing for crucial bills that could close loopholes in Massachusetts lobbying laws and enhance accountability against discrimination—will they pass?

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Pennsylvania General Assembly mandates contribution transparency to combat corruption Legislature enacts measures to regulate contributions and ensure government integrity

Pennsylvania's General Assembly takes a bold step towards government integrity by mandating contribution transparency to combat corruption!

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Commissioners review amendments to anti corruption and accountability ordinance before June ballot Commissioners discuss proposed amendments to the ACAO and recommend placing it on the ballot.

A groundbreaking anti-corruption ordinance is set to transform San Francisco's governance, but what changes are on the horizon?

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San Francisco Ethics Commission proposes $6.5M budget to combat corruption Commission requests significant budget increase to enhance oversight and prevent public corruption.

The San Francisco Ethics Commission is pushing for a $6.5 million budget increase to strengthen its fight against corruption and enhance transparency in city governance.

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North Dakota Assembly updates candidate interest statement requirements and filing deadlines North Dakota revises candidate statement of interests filing rules and introduces late fees.

A bold new bill in North Dakota aims to revolutionize political transparency by requiring candidates to fully disclose their financial interests, igniting a fiery debate on accountability versus privacy.

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Federal agencies face turmoil as 17 inspectors general are dismissed and data is compromised Musk's team dismisses agency heads and accesses sensitive data amid widespread federal disruptions.

Federal agencies are in chaos after the dismissal of 17 inspectors general and alarming allegations of data breaches linked to Musk's team—what does this mean for accountability in government?

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Pennsylvania General Assembly introduces bill to limit gifts for public officials Lawmakers propose new ethics standards banning gifts and hospitality for public officials.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking a bold step to combat corruption by introducing House Bill 556, which would ban public officials from accepting gifts and hospitality from those seeking business with the government.

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Mississippi Attorney General to initiate removal of felons from public office Mississippi law allows removal of officers convicted of felonies to ensure accountability.

Mississippi is taking a bold step toward accountability with Senate Bill 2140, aiming to remove state officers convicted of felonies and restore public trust.

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Vigilance Bureau nabs PSPCL JE taking Rs 7000 bribe - Yes Punjab News Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrests Sandeep Kumar, a Junior Engineer at PSPCL, for accepting a bribe of ₹7000, as part of the ongoing fight against corruption in Bathinda.

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ED restitutes immovable properties worth Rs 289.54 crore - Yes Punjab News The Enforcement Directorate has restituted immovable properties worth Rs 289.54 crore to the Competent Authority, MPID, in the case of Pen Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. The properties were attached und...

ED restitutes immovable properties worth Rs 289.54 crore
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Register of Corrupt Officials to Be Created in Kazakhstan - The Times Of Central Asia Kazakhstan is set to establish a public register of officials convicted of bribery and other corruption-related offenses. Some parliamentary deputies are also

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