I’ve written a bit about SB 671 previously. It would allow public officials and employees, including legislators, to accept gifts from groups dependent on their official actions even in circumstances that make the gifts appear to be payoffs for past or future actions. What I overlooked is an even more dangerous aspect. The bill would [...]
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Should police officers carry their guns while testifying at the Legislature? I was at the State Capitol yesterday to testify against SB 671, the bill that would allow public officials and state employees to solicit and/or accept invitations or tickets to charitable fundraising events of any kind, with no limit on value, as long as [...]
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