The reform groups also want to forbid state authorities, from doing business with their board members, as occurred in some of the contracts that are under federal scrutiny. (wxxinews.org)
The timing of the sales could attract federal scrutiny, legal experts say, though proving insider trading would be difficult. (chicagotribune.com)
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney, a longtime Cuomo ally, defended the state's economic development competitions such as the Upstate Revitalization Initiative in light of federal scrutiny of the governor's Buffalo Billion and other projects. (nystateofpolitics.com)