Among the list of failures due to this backroom deal is the Women's Equality Act, the DREAM Act, a higher minimum wage and
real ethics reform including public financing.
Not exact matches
Tedisco also became the first Capital Region lawmaker to sign the «Clean Conscience Pledge» (photo attached) sponsored by Common Cause NY to support
real ethics reform that
includes closing the LLC Loophole for campaign finance
reform, full disclosure in how legislative leaders spend tax dollars, and limiting outside income for legislators to reduce conflicts of interest.
The member of the breakaway Independent Democratic Caucus sent out a Dec. 11 press release in which the «longtime champion of
ethics reform» calls for «
real solutions,»
including the elimination of the LLC loophole.
If you want
real ethics reform to clean up Albany,
including limits on the outside income legislators can earn, term limits, and closing the loophole for LLC campaign contributions, vote yes.
«Senator Skelos» first statement after being elected GOP Leader was that they would continue to block all progressive legislation
including a much needed hike in the minimum wage, protections for women and
real ethics reforms.
«With New York government scarred by a shameful parade of scandals,
ethics reform is once again at the forefront of this year's legislative session and I call on the Senate and Assembly to
include real restrictions on these taxpayer - funded mailings that serve no legitimate governmental purpose,» Singas wrote.
«The Governor's extender should
include the
real Raise The Age proposal, a college affordability plan
including the DREAM Act, fully fund public education, and create
real voting and
ethics reforms.»