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An audit of former Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's office found $375,000 spent on state flights without documented public purpose, with 58 of 174 flights lacking clear state business justification. The audit, rated 'fair' by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, also cited improper payments, missing records, and unauthorized use of state aircraft for personal and book-related travel.

Matt Dunlap won the Democratic House Primary in Maine’s swing district. The article notes he was the Maine secretary of state from 2013 to 2021.

The North Carolina House Election Law Committee advanced a sweeping elections bill with provisions expanding voter challenge windows, granting new powers to the state Auditor, and increasing secrecy in legal hiring by the elections board. Critics, including Democrats, argued the bill creates obstacles for eligible voters, while Republican sponsors claimed it aims to improve election integrity. The bill faces uncertainty in the Senate, where leaders have not yet reviewed its details.

Massachusetts voters approved a 2024 ballot question granting the state auditor authority to audit the Legislature. The House passed a bill narrowing this authority to four limited categories, restricting access to supporting documents, and barring courts from resolving audit disputes, which critics argue undermines judicial review and transparency.

Massachusetts House Democrats passed a bill to limit the state auditor's power to audit the Legislature and control access to legislative records, drawing criticism from GOP lawmakers and transparency advocates. The bill, which passed 125-28 along party lines, faces opposition from Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who claims it undermines a 2024 voter-approved law. Senate Democrats have taken a different approach, releasing some documents while reserving the right to reject future requests.