Sentences with phrase «for new ethics reforms»

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The situation calls for the search for a new more holistic humanism and a common public ethic for state and social reform developed through dialogue of religions and secular ideologies.

Rice's campaign announced with some fanfare yesterday that she had signed three pledges distributed by former NYC Mayor Ed Koch's New York Uprising PAC that call for nonpartisan independent redistricting, budget and ethics reform.

«They are hoping New Yorkers forget that they themselves all voted «no» on some of these exact issues and more, including crucial protections for Planned Parenthood, a single payer health plan, strong ethics, and voting reforms.

In his annual State of the State address on Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined his vision for New York, including a bold proposal for comprehensive ethics reform.

The new committee, which he will chair, advocates for bipartisan change in New York politics, including ethics and budget reform and job creatinew committee, which he will chair, advocates for bipartisan change in New York politics, including ethics and budget reform and job creatiNew York politics, including ethics and budget reform and job creation.

Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn political club New Kings Democrats (NKD) has adopted a reform platform for the Kings County Democratic Committee (AKA Brooklyn Democratic Party) aimed at improving the transparency, ethics, and accessibility of the local Democratic Committee.

Governor Cuomo and Senator Addabbo have successfully worked together to create on - time budgets, and fight for important legislation to implement common sense gun laws, bring ethics reform to Albany, and expand access to quality education for New York children.

Siena pollster Steve Greenberg notes that 71 percent of respondents gave Governor Andrew Cuomo a negative rating for his work to reduce corruption, and that Cuomo and the Legislature «did little to win over the hearts and minds of New Yorkers» when it comes to ethics reform.

NEW YORK, 03/14/2018 — GPNY leaders today said that the verdict in the Percoco trial showed the need for strong ethics reform in New York State governmeNEW YORK, 03/14/2018 — GPNY leaders today said that the verdict in the Percoco trial showed the need for strong ethics reform in New York State governmeNew York State government.

Gov. Cuomo Proposes Public Financing of Elections in State of the State Address In his annual State of the State address on Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined his vision for New York, including a bold proposal for comprehensive ethics reform.

So, this seems to be a safer move: Focus on the Senate, which everyone agrees is desperate for improvement, as far as reform and ethics goes, while also preserving a relationship with the Democrat who is widely expected to be the next governor of New York — a guy whose team doesn't truck with disloyalty and is known to hold political grudges.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today outlined his ethics reform agenda for the 2015 legislative session at the NYU School of Law in New York City.

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

Bharara declined to comment on whether Cuomo should convene a special session of the legislature to enact ethics reforms — «That's not for me to say» — but did say New York's system of having part - time legislators who can earn outside income deserved consideration.

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.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released a 1,600 - word statement last week outlining his priorities for various state - level ethics reforms for the upcoming legislative session that begins in January.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a statement in response to the Kruger - Boyland - Lipsky et al corruption scandal, saying today's arrests «again spotlight the failings of New York State government and highlight the urgent need for the Legislature to pass comprehensive ethics reform — now.»

With a recent poll showing that nearly 90 % of New Yorkers believe that unethical behavior is a serious problem in state government a month before former legislative leaders Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos are sentenced for public corruption, the governor and legislative leaders have an obligation to New Yorkers to reach a significant agreement on ethics reform.

Also in this poll: New Yorkers are concerned the focus on the budget in Albany will imperil ethics and redistricting reform this year, and support for legalizing same - sex marriage continues to hold steady, with Republicans and senior citizens generally opposed.

One ethics reform proposal that has been touted by Democrats has been a public financing system for all elections — using the New York City model.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo tamped down hopes for a special session of the legislature before the year ends, saying legislative leaders have still not agreed to ethics reforms that the governor is seeking.

In February, for example, the Siena Research institute asked voters whether lawmakers should get a pay raise if they enacted ethics reforms; New York City residents said yes by a 50 percent to 48 percent margin, while only 34 percent of upstate residents agreed.)

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.

Flyers sent this week accuse Rivera of «Playing Us For Fools» and excerpts heavily from the June 21 New York Times editorial, «The Old Albany Hustle,» which criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders for failing to enact any meaningful ethics reforms this yeFor Fools» and excerpts heavily from the June 21 New York Times editorial, «The Old Albany Hustle,» which criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders for failing to enact any meaningful ethics reforms this yefor failing to enact any meaningful ethics reforms this year.

«Tony was a leading voice in the successful effort to pass real ethics reform in Albany, and has been a true friend to working New Yorkers through his vocal advocacy for raising the minimum wage.»

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.

A government reform group is considering filing a complaint with a New York state ethics panel over a story in the New York Times that says the Assembly Speaker is under federal investigation for failing to disclose pay he received from a law firm.

A government reform group is considering filing a complaint with a state ethics panel over a report in the New York Times that the Assembly Speaker is under federal investigation for failing to disclose pay he received from a law firm.

A call by government reform groups for an open leaders meeting on ethics reform tuned into a spat between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the groups themselves.

Take earlier this week, when Trump's tweets made House Republicans perform a major switcheroo on ethics reform and the Ford Motor Co. backed off on a new plant for Mexico — all within a few hours.

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.

King Sweeney, a Republican who has been at odds with Santino for months over ethics reform, said she would fight any attempts to put Santino «loyalists in positions of power in the new administration.»

It provides for disclosure of outside income by lawmakers, creates a true independent monitor to investigate corruption, and spells out tough, new rules that lobbyists must follow,» said Cuomo, who campaigned on a platform last fall that called for sweeping ethics reform.

Albany, NY — Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York Daily News Albany bureau chief Ken Lovett, who shares his insights into the Joe Bruno trial, the chances of a meaningful ethics reform in the legislature, and Governor Paterson's plans for cutting the budget.

Sen. Mike Gianaris, the head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, emphasized a campaign focus on ethics, telling POLITICO New York his party represents «the best hope for needed reform in the State Senate.»

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.

Republicans in the New York State Senate are in talks with Gov. Andrew Cuomo about legislative ethics reforms as demands for changes mount after the recent arrest of the former Assembly speaker.

The opening day of the legislative session featured talk of ethics reform, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo chose to be elsewhere, putting off his traditional State of the State message for another week, and giving speeches in Syracuse and New York City instead.

They discuss a series of proposals for reform and ethics legislation in the New York State Capitol.

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Seven of the eight candidates vying to become the next Speaker of the New York City Council convened at New York Law School on Monday night for a forum focused on government reform, running the Council, transparency, ethics, voting, and elections.

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.

The ethics reforms — including new disclosures for super PACs, political consultants and lobbyists — were passed in typical Albany style.

In particular, she blamed Cuomo's political machinations for the failure of campaign finance and ethics reform efforts, and for New York not outlawing natural gas extraction through the controversial method of hydraulic fracturing.

With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, Cuomo did not release any new program bills for ethics and campaign finance reform, but did lament while on Long Island the existing loopholes in the law.

«The defeat of the Constitutional Convention is a triumph for all of the enemies of reform in Albany: Andrew Cuomo, the political bosses in the State Legislature, and the lobbyists and special interests who thrive in New York's pay for play culture of corruption,» said Bill Samuels, the Democratic activist who had supported the referendum, with the hope of ushering in campaign finance and ethics reforms.

«Despite the progress outlined in this tentative deal there is clearly a lot of work ahead of us, including stronger criminal justice reforms; full funding for our state's public education system; ensuring affordable college for all New Yorkers, including DREAMers; additional support for Planned Parenthood; and ethics and voting reforms,» said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins.

Public officials in New York would be prohibited from spending political campaign funds on personal expenses like clothing and country club dues under the two - way ethics reform deal, but paying for criminal defense attorneys and meals with political cash would still be allowed.

For nearly an hour on Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo defended the accomplishments of the legislative session and blamed the Legislature for high - profile disagreements over extending mayoral control of New York City and failing to achieve ethics refFor nearly an hour on Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo defended the accomplishments of the legislative session and blamed the Legislature for high - profile disagreements over extending mayoral control of New York City and failing to achieve ethics reffor high - profile disagreements over extending mayoral control of New York City and failing to achieve ethics reform