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The California Department of Food and Agriculture is on the lookout for expert reviewers to evaluate grant proposals—are you ready to make an impact?

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CDFA seeks technical reviewers for SCBGP; ethics and conflict rules required
CDFA is recruiting technical review committee members who will evaluate proposals, must disclose conflicts, and complete ethics and harassment-prevention trainings and Form 700 filings.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Students in Arkansas are pushing for a statewide "AI library" and ethics training, warning that without immediate action, the state risks missing out on a booming tech economy.

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Students urge Arkansas lawmakers to teach AI with ethics, propose statewide 'AI library'
Student presenters told a legislative committee that Arkansas should teach AI across K–12 and higher education, citing teacher survey results and campus examples, and proposed a statewide "AI library" plus ethics training and district-level management.
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March 26, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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The Senate State and Local Government Committee just advanced a crucial package of bills aimed at empowering local governments and enhancing transparency in Tennessee!

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Senate State and Local Government Committee advances package of comptroller and administrative bills
The committee moved a series of comptroller and administrative bills to the Senate calendar, including measures on emergency loans, municipal budget standards, ethics training, franchise agreements and election vacancy rules; roll call votes and adopted amendments are summarized.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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Senator Kelly's new bill aims to enhance accountability by mandating a five-hour ethics and financial training for board members, after a former member revealed how lack of training led to costly mistakes with taxpayer money.

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Bill would require ethics and financial training for boards reviewed by Sunset Committee
SB 104 requires members of agencies and boards that appear before the Sunset Committee to complete a five‑hour course within 150 days of appointment, developed by the Department of Public Accounts in consultation with the attorney general; committee members and a former board member supported the measure.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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New state laws are shaking up ethics and remote meeting practices, requiring expanded training for public officials and strict rules for virtual participation!

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Attorney briefs board on new training requirements and remote‑meeting rules under recent state laws
District counsel outlined new legal requirements including expanded ethics and fiscal training for officials and management, and SB 707 changes to remote meeting rules that, among other things, require roll‑call votes and limit remote attendance for ‘just cause’ to five times per year.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Seaside commissioners can now showcase their volunteer service on resumes, but transparency rules are tightening—are you ready to comply?

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City attorney letter: Seaside commissioners may list service on resumes; AB 1286 expands Form 700 disclosures
City Attorney Sherry Damon advised Seaside commissioners they may list volunteer commission service on resumes and bullet-point accomplishments if described accurately; she also noted AB 1286 requires disclosure of arrangements for prospective employment on Form 700 and that the form had not been updated yet on the FPPC website.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Lynn Radiches just revealed crucial insights on managing conflicts of interest and new gift limits that could reshape ethics in Little Compton!

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Rhode Island Ethics staff briefs Little Compton volunteers on conflicts, gifts and recusal rules
Lynn Radiches of the Rhode Island Ethics Initiative told Little Compton officials and volunteers about conflict-of-interest standards, the new gift limits effective Jan. 1, 2026, recusal practice and how to request advisory opinions and file complaints.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Teachers can’t take gifts worth more than 50 bucks, but incoming federal officials can take a bag with $50k cash just for funsies. #ethicsTraining
September 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Exeter's Town Council is stepping up its game by appointing an alternate building inspector to ensure seamless inspections and boost community trust!

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West Point Council Appoints Alternate Building Inspector Amid Prior Violations Review
West Point Council discusses alternate building inspector appointment and ongoing violations in town.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Portland Public Schools is taking a proactive stance on ethics with mandatory training for board members, ensuring they're ready to tackle the complexities of public governance!

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Mike Porter Leads Public Meetings Training for Portland Public Schools Board Members
Portland Public Schools hosts legal training on public meetings, ethics, and records laws.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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🔷 Ethics Supervision Training 2025 — Join Kimberly Blair (MA, LPCC-S) from Mid-Ohio Psychological Services on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

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Current Trainings/Events Information | Fairfield County ADAMH Board
Free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings are designed to teach members of the public how to respond in a mental health emergency and offer support to someone who appears to be in emotional distre...
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August 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Portland Public Schools Board of Education is taking a hard look at ethics training to ensure board members avoid conflicts of interest and uphold integrity in their roles.

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Oregon Ethics Commission outlines gift acceptance and conflict of interest rules for officials
Ethics guidelines clarify gift limits and conflict of interest for school district officials
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August 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Portland Public Schools grapples with the fine line between gathering information and making decisions, raising crucial questions about transparency in governance.

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Oregon Ethics Commission clarifies definitions of meetings and deliberative processes
Discussion centers on defining meetings and deliberations under Oregon law.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Lake County is preparing for a transformative governance shift with a new three-person board, focusing on tailored training to ensure their success in navigating local challenges.

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Local Government Team Offers Targeted Training for New Three-Person Board
Local government team proposes tailored training sessions for effective board operation.
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July 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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In a bold move to cut costs, the San Ysidro School Board is proposing to limit travel to major conferences, sparking a debate on balancing representation and fiscal responsibility.

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School Board plans to limit travel expenses for CSBA and Coast to Coast meetings
Board members agree to reduce travel and prioritize online meetings for cost savings.
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July 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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The New Milford Board of Education is taking bold steps to ensure integrity and accountability by revamping ethics training for new members amidst recent violations.

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Education Board Discusses Ethics Training and Violations in Recent Cases
Board members analyze ethics violations and strategies for training new representatives effectively.
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July 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Middletown's Zoning Board is facing unprecedented vacancies as new state laws shift power to the Planning Board—how will this impact local governance?

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Zoning Board faces vacancies due to power shift towards Planning Board
Zoning Board struggles with vacancies after state law changes empowered Planning Board.
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July 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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The HCRMA's recent meeting unveiled crucial ethics training and project updates that promise to reshape the community's infrastructure for the better.

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Blakey Fernandez leads annual ethics training for RMA board members on compliance issues
RMA board members participate in annual ethics training on compliance and conflict of interest.
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July 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Connecticut's Council is stepping up by mandating ethical conduct guidelines and annual cannabis ethics training by 2026—what does this mean for the future?

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Council mandated to adopt ethical code and implement annual cannabis ethics training
Council must create ethical conduct guidelines and conduct annual ethics training by 2026
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June 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Eleven individuals in Utah are facing serious charges, including forgery and fraud, over signature gathering practices that could reshape the state's legal landscape.

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AG's office charges 11 individuals for signature gathering fraud in March
Charges include forgery and communications fraud with ongoing court cases.
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May 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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On a completely different yet slightly related note, a VERY high profile patient has gifted me with a brand new, limited edition Lexus. And those are all the details I wish to share. That’s fine with everyone right? /s

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May 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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The Sugar Land Building Standards Commission is taking major steps to ensure safety and ethics in the community, but what new codes are on the horizon?

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Sugar Land Commission conducts ethics training for board members and legal guidance update
City officials outline building codes, conflicts of interest, and ethics rules for commission members.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM