Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Action
In 2009 Connecticut Working Party Executive Director Jon Green was accused of lobbying without wearing the proper identification. He was put on notice as to the requirements of state ethics laws.
In 2011 Green received a $10,000 fine for illegally performing lobbying efforts.
Read more about this topic: Working Families Party, 2011
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