In the wake of the twin trials of the former legislative leaders, there have been calls for a full time legislature to end potential conflicts that have led to the indictments and convictions. (news.wbfo.org)
Lerner, with Common Cause, says her group supports a pay raise, but with conditions, like becoming a full time legislature and forgoing all outside pay. (wshu.org)
«I am intrigued by the full time legislature, because that would end the conflict of interest,» said Cuomo, who said legislators recently have got «into trouble» over that issue. (news.wbfo.org)