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And, on the ethics watch, the society of professional lobbyists was asked to circulate this invitation. I’m not sure I was supposed to get one, given that I’ve had plenty to say about how Jon Woods, in the name of “ethics reform” got legislators a fat pay raise, longer terms, daily free swill and, in the most recent session, a free pass under changes to the ethics law for erroneous campaign reports and campaign contributions. I’m guessing a few lobbyists will turn up at this event. If they know what’s good for them. Woods is going to be around for a while.

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