The governor has also promised to propose major ethics reforms in his budget, following the convictions of the two leaders of the legislature on corruption charges late last year. (news.wbfo.org)
Asked how he can spur legislators to enact major ethics reforms during his visit to Albany on Monday, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said he has a «particularly blunt incentive... the avoidance of prison.» (gothamgazette.com)
Expectations for major ethics reform in the state legislature are low, even though both former leaders of the legislature are facing prison time for corruption. (wamc.org)