Category: New York

New York ethics reform may face veto

New York passed new ethics rules, but they may face a veto.  LegislativeGazette.com has the story. Soon after the reform bill was passed last Wednesday, Gov. David A. Paterson, who previously called for sweeping ethics reform in his State of the State address, issued a statement that said the reform package was not strong enough […]

What’s next for ethics reform in New York

The Times writes about ethics reform in New York this morning. If Albany’s lawmakers cannot tell voters that they have started draining their political swamp, then they have nothing to offer this fall. New York voters should let their elected representatives know that they want ethics reform — or new representatives. That would strengthen Governor […]