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States Tighten Budgets: Officials Must Disclose Income Sources
A sweeping AP survey finds 37 states require financial disclosures by public officials, with 28 laws strengthened in four years. Florida voters approved a broad measure detailing assets and net worth, while Alaska and Washington added stricter rules and resignations followed in several cases. Court challenges have tempered some provisions, but officials say disclosures raise scrutiny and public trust.
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Associated Press
Council of State
Blair Lee
Maryland
Fred Wineland
Mary Donovan
Indiana Ethics Commission
Ople
Rhode Island
Alaska
National Municipal League
Florida
Alabama
Washington
Kentucky
Texas
California