Sentences with phrase «for ethics reforms»

I am glad that the Democrats have Obama to be the figure for ethics reforms.

Naturally, as predicted, the din calling for ethics reforms is raised anew, although it's getting a little shopworn.

On Sunday, with a weekend to mull Friday's news, Horner said it's difficult to tell how the push for ethics reforms changes now, if it changes at all.

That leaves some less than optimistic that the appetite for ethics reforms has or will begin to change.

Fifty - three percent of voters said passing the budget on time is more important, while 37 percent opted for the ethics reforms — even if that means the budget is late.

Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that this was another case that points up the need for ethics reforms for state elected officials:

Stec, who has authored a pension forfeiture bill, said he would continue fighting for ethics reforms in Albany.

Unfortunately, after the budget passed, the governor remained strangely silent on the need for ethics reforms.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is offering lawmakers incentive to come back to meet - a possible pay raise, in exchange for ethics reforms.

Last month, the Brennan Center for Justice, which has long pushed for ethics reforms, tabulated the number of state legislators indicted or convicted in the past decade.

Calls for ethics reforms — and a hard look at outside income — have been clamorous among government watchdog groups and in some quarters in Albany.

The trials, which have now felled two of Albany's «three men in a room» governing structure, have shaken state government and led to loud calls for ethics reforms in the State Legislature.

ALBANY — Now is not the time to rally for ethics reforms, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, but don't let that be mistaken for a lack of commitment.

Sara Niccoli, Democratic candidate for the 46th Senate District is calling for ethics reforms including a Congressional - style limit on outside income of 15 percent.

you wouldn't get a lot of people to answer yes,» said Bill Samuels, a longtime progressive activist and advocate for ethics reforms.

Skelos becomes the second of New York's most powerful political leaders in nine days to be sentenced to prison for public corruption crimes, a double - whammy that has cemented the state government's reputation as an organization plagued by corruption and prompted widespread calls for ethics reforms in Albany.

But Horner says the governor should be doing more to mobilize the public support for ethics reforms.

He acknowledged the trial's outcome several hours after the decision with a statement that emphasized his personal pain and the distress caused to Percoco's daughters and only alluded to the need for ethics reforms.

Cuomo called for ethics reforms in his State of the State, but neither chamber has presented matching bills.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is offering lawmakers an incentive to come back to meet — a possible pay raise, in exchange for ethics reforms.

But he says the governor should be doing more to mobilize the public support for ethics reforms.

Democrats were more than happy to seize on McGrath's insistence that he would not step away from his law practice if elected and, at the same time, was dismissive of calls for ethics reforms.

At 9:30 a.m., an hour before former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos is sentenced for corrupting his office, government watchdog groups will weigh in on the heightened need for ethics reform before the end of the legislative session, Foley Square, intersection of Lafayette, Worth, and Centre streets, Manhattan.

In what will had more grist for the mill when it comes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for ethics reform in the state Legislature, Leibell was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for his role in a bribery and kickback scheme.

Cuomo said he would push for ethics reform, including a ban or limits on outside income for public officials, including legislators.

We applaud him for becoming more of an advocate on the need for ethics reform,» Bartoletti said.

The Reform Party stands for ethics reform that create a transparent government beholden to the American People.

He's also called for ethics reform in the aftermath of several public corruption cases, including one involving Cuomo's former aide Joe Percoco.

«This race will be a choice between a community advocate who stands for ethics reform in government, supporting small businesses and middle class workers, and equality for all people, or a out of touch 1 % er who represents big business, back door politics as usual, and the conservative agenda,» Small said.

The League has advocated for ethics reform for over 30 years and it is time for the leaders to openly negotiate effective reforms.»

The groups, also strong supporters of comprehensive campaign finance reform built around a core of public financing of elections, today focused on the urgent need for ethics reform as another essential way to address the problems created by a money culture in Albany.

Is it necessary for ethics reform in state government?

Blair Horner, executive director of the New York Public Interest Research Group, has long been a champion for ethics reform in the state legislature.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says in a legislative session in which the leaders of the state Assembly and Senate are both indicted on corruption charges, the need for ethics reform in Albany is shockingly clear.

Lawmakers» hopes for a pay raise in the new term are fading with the waning days of 2014, as Cuomo continues to press for an ethics reform package in exchange for a salary hike.

Cuomo's call for ethics reform is nothing more than lipstick on a pig timed to feign virtuousness.

Dems need to relish their role as loyal opposition and just beat the drums loudly for ethics reform.

The county executive also served on the now - defunct corruption - busting Moreland Commission, which drew the attention of former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara after the governor shut it down early in exchange for an ethics reform deal with legislative leaders.

«They haven't introduced a proposal for ethics reform,» Gianaris said (Republicans have introduced ethics bills, including one seemingly aimed at having the governor's girlfriend, Sandra Lee of the Food Network, release her financial information.

Yesterday during a brief news conference at the Capitol, Cuomo said he plans to push for ethics reform right away, at the same time that he works on the budget, and other priorities like a property tax cap.

Liz adds: Jacobs told me on «Capital Tonight» yesterday that the party will approve a resolution at the convention this week calling for ethics reform in Albany.

The governor also called for ethics reform in his budget.

Lawmakers hopes for a pay raise in the new term are fading with the waning days of 2014, as Governor Cuomo continues to press for an ethics reform package in exchange for a salary hike.

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Speaker of the Assembly say they hope the State Senate will sign on to their joint proposal for ethics reform, as a new poll finds the governor with dropping job approval numbers.

That's why I was arguing for ethics reform last year, and that's why I'm arguing for ethics reform this year.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the speaker of the Assembly say they hope the state Senate will sign on to their joint proposal for ethics reform, as a new poll finds the governor with dropping job approval numbers.

She has pushed to livestream board meetings and for ethic reforms, including an anti-nepotism law.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing his latest plan for ethics reform in appearances all around the state, following the arrest of the former Assembly speaker on corruption charges.

The public's appetite has been whetted for ethics reform, and Albany should follow through.

In the wake of the arrest of former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on corruption charges, many legislators and the governor have floated proposals for ethics reform.