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ONLINE FIRST: "Ethical oversight in dual-use research of concern: Are current safeguards enough?" by Christopher Bobier and Daniel J Hurst (2026)
doi.org/10.1177/1747...

#ResearchEthics #EthicsOversight #DualUse

Curtis denies insider-trading allegations, proposes procedural fix to avoid government shutdowns During audience Q&A Sen. John Curtis denied prior accusations of profiting from insider knowledge, said he moved holdings into ETFs over perception concerns, and proposed a legislative fix to prevent government shutdowns by keeping appropriations from expiring.

Sen. Curtis vehemently denies insider trading allegations, claiming an apology from the accuser, while proposing a bold legislative fix to prevent government shutdowns.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #PublicTrust #TransparencyInGovernment #EthicsOversight

Resident raises allegations about Miami‑Dade Commission on Ethics investigator; commissioners ask attorneys to review A resident alleged misconduct by a Miami‑Dade Commission on Ethics investigator, including omitted public records and threats during an attempted service. Commissioners asked county attorneys to review options and report back on oversight, potential HR steps and jurisdictional paths.

Allegations of misconduct surface against a Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics investigator, sparking calls for oversight and a thorough investigation.

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#County #FL #CitizenPortal #EthicsOversight #PublicTrust #CivicAccountability #MiamiDadeCounty

Vermont Commission revamps complaint procedures and confidentiality rules for ethics oversight Vermont Commission updates ethics complaint process effective September 1, 2025.

Vermont is shaking up its ethics complaint process with significant changes set to take effect in 2025!

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#VT #VermontEthics #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #EthicsOversight

Santa Clara Council reviews civil grand jury's impact on policy recommendations Council Member Park advocates for independent ethics committee and clarity on voting procedures

Santa Clara is rethinking its ethics oversight as committee discussions reveal concerns over the civil grand jury's authority and representation—what changes are on the horizon?

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#SantaClaraSantaClaraCounty #CA #EthicsOversight #CommunityRepresentation #AccountabilityReform

Ethics Commission investigates misuse of public funds in recent council campaign allegations Independent Ethics Commission finds misuse of public funds for personal benefit in campaign complaint.

Englewood City Council grapples with serious allegations of public fund misuse, raising questions about ethics in local governance.

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#EnglewoodCity #PublicFunds #CivicAccountability #EthicsOversight #CitizenPortal #EnglewoodCityCouncil

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says people "are entitled to know" what gifts judges accept "A binding code of ethics is pretty standard for judges. And so I guess the question is, is the Supreme Court any different?"

www.axios.com/2024/09/01/s... #scotus #EthicsOversight #SCOTUS #TermLimits #ImpeachThomas