Jarvis Caldwell won the caucus vote for House minority leader (69%); his remarks emphasized fundraising gains and a pledge to be transparent and supportive of members.

Panelists at the Columbus forum said debates are becoming rarer because front‑running candidates see risk in debating, and they urged formats that encourage neutral exchange of ideas for voter information.

Council moved item 99 to second reading — a proposal replacing the current mayoral term limit with a provision barring anyone who has served more than six years as mayor from future election — after a lengthy debate about whether the change would "reset the clock" for prior mayors; the clerk recorded Miranda and Carlson as voting no on the first reading.

Multiple public commenters objected to students receiving pocket-sized constitutions produced by the 917 Society because of branding, a QR code and linked content they described as partisan; the board said it accepted the gift previously but teachers are reviewing materials and members proposed disabling the QR code and adding a disclaimer.

The final Blind Spot: Following the money behind America’s elections.

Candidates voiced varied views on limiting Super PACs and independent expenditures: some favor federal changes like overturning Citizens United while others said North Dakota's disclosure rules provide transparency and cautioned about out‑of‑state money on ballot measures.

After extensive debate, the Putnam County Legislature approved a charter amendment that would limit salary increases for certain elected county officials to no more than once every four years; the change will take effect only if enacted and may require voter approval where noted.

The sheriff acknowledged a $925,000 line-item accounting error, said overall jail overtime will be lower than the prior year, and urged the board to "focus on public safety," calling repeated criticism "political theater."

In a separate motion, the committee voted 8–1 to censure Representative Danny Williams and to recommend he resign, withdraw from current elections, and not run in the future; one member voted no and questions were raised about the ethics commission's ongoing investigation.

Assistant Attorney General Susie Giles Klein defended the Public Disclosure Commission's order, arguing LGW knew or should have known vendors might use subvendors and filed certified reports without adequate follow-up.

via US news | The Guardian — Secret coordination between politicians and social media creators is a form of astroturfing. But there are few legal regulations Not long ago, it was common wisdom among social media influencers that they shouldn’t talk politics. There was a widespread belief among their crowd that it was bad for business. If you went left, you lost the right, and vice-versa. Times have changed. Nearly everywhere you look online, influencers are posting political content. Each day, there are new reports detailin

City staff warned an Office of Management and Budget rule under litigation would shift some grant-award decisions toward political appointees and could block Washington jurisdictions from accessing federal funds if state law conflicts with the conditions.

Does she have something to hide?

Does she have something to hide?

West Miami Commission backs Florida firefighter bill and delays action on polling transparency regulations.

Florida House updates campaign finance laws regarding contributions and treasurer appointments.

Foreign-supported political organizations must register with Florida by January 2026.

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