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Entry Overview: Heather Lombardini, a Lansing GOP fundraiser, is facing felony charges related to the Unlock Michigan dark money scandal. Despite this, she continues to work with GOP lawmakers and campaigns, raising questions about working with a fundraiser under indictment. Key Facts: Lombardini, co-founder of Bright Spark Strategies, is facing a felony charge related to her role a “dark money scheme”  - add cite She remains the treasurer for 19 active candidate committees a

Entry Overview:  Pam Pugh, Michigan State Board of Education President, married a registered sex offender in 2005. Newly obtained marriage and court records show the conviction occurred months before the marriage, raising public concern about judgement and leadership suitability. Key Facts: Married MyKing Smith on February 4, 2005 Smith was convicted in September 2005 for 4th Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor (ages 13-15) Divorce filed : September 2014, nearly a dec