Even the most publicity-loving among us agree that being in the news is generally not a good thing when it comes to ethics. Unfortunately, stories about ethics mistakes, violations, and slip-ups are commonplace. These mistakes can have severe consequences not just for the public officials who make them but for the agencies they represent.
With a busy state election cycle behind us, spring is an ideal time to give your Political Action Committee (PAC) a thorough cleaning. These checklist items should be part of your regular PAC maintenance. But if you haven’t asked yourself these questions in a while, now is an ideal time.
Statement of Organization/Designation of Treasurer
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In Advisory Opinion 2025-01, the Ohio Ethics Commission (OEC) clarified when a public official or employee’s domestic partner crosses over to “family” for purposes of Ohio’s Ethics laws. The Ethics law prohibits public officials or employees from using their authority or influence to secure a definite and direct financial benefit for ...
On February 3, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine unveiled the initial details of his final two-year state budget proposal. The “budget” actually refers to four different pieces of budget legislation: 1) transportation; 2) workers’ compensation; 3) industrial commission; and 4) operating. Usually, when discussing the “budget,” ...
The 2024 election in Ohio has produced results that could significantly impact the state’s political direction. Our Government Relations team at Bricker Graydon has compiled a detailed analysis, exploring key outcomes that shape Ohio’s place in the national landscape.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky's 2024 election results reflect key shifts in the political landscape, both locally and nationwide. As part of a strong national showing for Republicans, President Trump won Kentucky with 65% of the vote, an increase from 2020. Every county swung further in his favor, underscoring the state’s deepening Republican ...
On November 1, 2024, the Ohio Ethics Commission affirmed by resolution its request to the statutory Nominating Council that considers members for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for it to have access to the same personal data that a member of the PUCO would be required to report to the Ethics Commission. You can review the Ohio ...
Last week, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced the adoption of increased judicial campaign contribution limits beginning with the 2025 election cycle.
During the Ohio Ethics Commission's first meeting of 2024, the Commission reviewed staff reports on its activity in 2023.
In its 2022 Annual Report, the Ohio Ethics Commission provides statistics and lists on several of the Commission’s activities for the year including a breakdown of the top five categories for investigations last year.