As public concern mounted over the state’s handling of its contact tracing program, Americans for
Public Trust submitted requests under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act.
The House of Representatives has recently announced that it will provide ethics training for new employees and paid interns, that do not have access to a House computer.
Last week, APT filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Michigan Governor’s office for politicizing the public health
Americans for Public Trust filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics against Rep. Donna Shalala for failing to file reports on the sales of stock, a violation of federal law and House standards.
Today, Americans for Public Trust demanded details about Governor Whitmer’s contract with a Democratic data firm by submitting Michigan Freedom of Information Act requests.
In response to the passage of the CARES Act on March 27, 2020, the Committee on Ethics has issued guidance and has reiterated standing House rules governing conflicts of interest. The CARES Act was enacted into law in response to the economic impact of coronavirus.
Courier Newsroom has rolled out digital newspapers in six key swing states “to fill the news deserts, deliver the facts favorable to Democrats.”
Federal law requires that Members of the House and certain House employees file yearly financial disclosure reports, due on May
In response to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the House Committee on Ethics and the House Committee on Administration have jointly released updated guidance on member solicitation. Under normal circumstances, members are permitted to make certain solicitations on behalf of charitable organizations, though certain restrictions apply.
On Wednesday, Americans for Public Trust, an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan, ethics watchdog, filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics against Rep. TJ Cox for various legal and ethical issues related to multiple tax liens held by the state of California against the Congressman.
