Blog Spotlight: Ethics Reform a Top Concern

As the Florida legislative session gets under way, State Rep. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, is focused on legislation to put a stop to government corruption.

According to a blog posted by Fasano legislative aide Greg Giordano, among Fasano's goals is to prevent the governor and members of his Cabinet from benefiting from official actions by creating Qualified Blind Trusts.

By placing their assets into a blind trust, said Giordano, these officials will not be able to knowingly benefit financially from any actions they take in their official capacity.

Read more about Fasano's proposed ethics reforms here.

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