Category: New York

State Senator Faces Investigation

The leader of the New York Senate is facing an ethics-related investigation, according to this Times report. Law enforcement officials are reviewing records of taxpayer-financed travel, campaign records and legislative earmarks, as well as Mr. [Pedro] Espada’s residency, people with knowledge of the investigations said Saturday.

The Reform Agenda of The New York Times

If The Times editorial board had its way, what would New York’s campaign finance and ethics regulations look like?  We have some answers, starting with today’s editorial. If Democrats want the reformer label now that they control all three branches of government, they will have to pass real reforms.