Panel approves bill letting candidates destroy campaign reports after four years Senate Bill 166, explained by Senator King, would allow candidates to destroy campaign reports and supporting paperwork four years after filing; the committee voted to report the bill favorably after brief questions about exceptions for ethics inquiries.

A new bill could change the way Alabama candidates manage their campaign paperwork, allowing them to destroy records after just four years!

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Advisory Opinion No. 2025-02 [Alabama Ethics Comission] ADVISORY OPINION NO. 2025-02

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Ethics officials say Georgia PAC tied to Ponzi scheme illegally sought to influence elections Georgia's Ethics Commission says a political action committee linked to what federal investigators have called a Ponzi scheme illegally sought to influence elections. The post Ethics officials say Georgia PAC tied to Ponzi scheme illegally sought to influence elections appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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June 7, 2023 Advisory Opinion [Alabama Ethics Comission] Advisory Opinion No. 2023-03

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June 7, 2023 Advisory Opinion [Alabama Ethics Comission] AO2023-02 Revolving Door / Public Employee

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Chestertown Ethics Commission clarifies Police Accountability Board jurisdiction limits Chestertown Ethics Commission explains accountability mechanisms for elected officials and law enforcement.

The Kent County Police Accountability Board has clarified its limits, revealing surprising truths about how elected officials and police chiefs are held accountable.

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Council approves financial reports but fails to nominate ethics and election board members Council approves monthly financial report and accounts payable amid failed board nominations.

Taneytown's city council navigated a blend of financial triumphs and unexpected nomination setbacks, leaving the community on the edge of their seats.

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Lancaster Transition Committee elects McGrath as chair to oversee charter implementation Transition committee elects McGrath as chair, outlines responsibilities for drafting city regulations and codes.

Lancaster City's Home Rule Transition Committee is gearing up for a monumental shift in governance, with Mr. McGrath at the helm and critical deadlines on the horizon.

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