#AcademicFreedom #FreeSpeech #HigherEducation #UniversityCensorship #EthicsInPublicService In this video, I explain why my graduate-level ethics course in public service was canceled by Texas A&M University after I refused to censor discussions of race, gender, and sexuality—topics that are insepar

The Summit council approved a resolution allowing the city to countersign a one‑day nondisclosure agreement with affordable‑housing consultant Mark McBride after heated questions from council members and residents about transparency and an ethics complaint; administrators said the NDA was limited to a Sept. 9 presentation.

Public commenters accused an alderman of private meetings with the Cushman family during a pending $30 million appeal and asked the board to require disclosures and recusal; the requests were entered into the public record during comments.

Dozens of residents used the public-comment period to praise Councilmember Guadalupe "Lupe" Gonzalez and call for consistent standards after an ethics complaint; the council recessed to a closed executive session for legal advice and said a public hearing could be scheduled later.

After a heated debate over alleged misconduct, the Town Council voted down a motion to terminate Town Manager Francine El Ramalia for cause and instead authorized special counsel Janica Simpson to conduct a limited (40‑hour) investigation and return with a proposal and budget.

Etta Kony presents key aspects of Miami Dade's ethics code and sunshine law.

A hearing on Representative Tara Simmons’ motion for summary judgment focused on whether actions that benefited her employer, EEC, alleged in staff’s complaint, amount to a prohibited personal interest or use of office under Washington ethics law. The board took the matter under deliberation and did not rule on the motion.

On March 13, 2026 the Executive Ethics Board approved settlement stipulations imposing fines in multiple state-employee cases, voted to file an expedited CR-105 to update its address, and reviewed agency ethics policies (including the Office of the State Treasurer and the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office). Several stipulations carried civil penalties ranging from $375 to $4,500 (with some amounts partially suspended).

The Oak Harbor City Council on Feb. 3 adopted Ordinance No. 2038 (nepotism), restricting relatives of elected officials from serving as chairs on boards and commissions and amended the draft to apply to 'elected official' rather than only council members; the measure passed with one opposing vote.

Candidates discuss accountability and ethics standards during Seattle City Council vacancy forum.

The commission approved a batch of consent orders resolving late and missing campaign finance reports, including a negotiated civil penalty for alleged unregistered lobbying by David (Cole) Musio and a separate settlement over an independent committee's reporting of roughly $380,000 in independent expenditures.

Senators question contract authorship and suggest malicious intent behind proposals.

Council adopts new governance rules aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability in operations.

On Jan. 6, 2025 the Wicomico County Council voted to override the county executive's veto of Legislative Bill 2025-14, a code amendment expanding the internal auditor's duties. Supporters said the change strengthens oversight; the executive and others argued the charter preserves veto review and raised questions about communications through a local blog.

Multiple speakers at the Nov. 13 commission meeting urged the board to support an independent investigation and to consider temporary leave for Sheriff James DeWeese after allegations in a withdrawn divorce filing. Commissioners emphasized the sheriff is an independently elected official and referred the matter to the state prosecutor.

New act limits public officials' transportation and lodging gifts to $650 annually.

The Commission decertified a Memphis officer following internal findings and placed other Memphis and Nashville matters into different statuses: one Memphis matter drew no action, another was decertified by default for nonappearance, and a Metro Nashville overtime allegation was continued to the formal docket.

Advocates highlight corruption risks from county officials benefiting from unapproved solar projects.

Community members voice concerns over ethics, employee rights, and pupil progression plan clarifications.

Nongovernmental entities must disclose contracts with elected officials and relatives for appropriations