Campaign Finance Rules May Tighten ; State House: The Agency Overseeing Public Financing May Consider Strengthening Some Rules After Possible Abuses.

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The state agency that oversees public financing for political candidates will consider clarifying and tightening its rules when it meets next month.

The review is a response to data showing that some legislative candidates spent tax dollars this year on expenses that state officials view as inappropriate, or even illegal.

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Campaign Finance Rules May Tighten ; State House: The Agency Overseeing Public Financing May Consider Strengthening Some Rules After Possible Abuses.

Jonathan Wayne, executive director of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, says the commission's staff will recommend that the rules be made both stronger and clearer. The com...

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