Despite his attempt to use the pay raise for lawmakers as leverage, no special session meant no limits on outside incomes for state lawmakers and local government officials. (timesunion.com)
Advocates are pushing hard for a full ban on outside income for state legislators. (nystateofpolitics.com)
At least one member of the current commission hinted that they'd be willing to consider a special session, but only if lawmakers agree to ethics reforms including a cap on outside income. (news.wbfo.org)