In a recent post, I provided a link to the final report of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Task Force on Government Ethics. This report was the subject […]
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Ethics Reform in the News – Feb. 9, 2011
The Albany Times-Union‘s editorial board calls for “Ethics reforms we can believe in.” NYPIRG’s Blair Horner discusses the status of ethics reform on Capitol Tonight. Assembly Speaker Silver pivots on […]
Bar Association Task Force Ethics Issues Final Report on Government Ethics
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Task Force on Government Ethics released the final report today. The Task Force was chaired by Patty Salkin of Albany Law School and […]
Ethics Reform Under Discussion in the State Capitol
In Monday’s Daily News, Celeste Katz reports that Governor Cuomo has provided the Senate and Assembly majorities copies of a draft ethics reform bill, but that the Senate and Assembly […]
Governor Cuomo Makes CPI Appointments
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced three appointees to serve on the Commission on Public Integrity, which is responsible for overseeing ethical matters relating to Executive Branch employees and regulating lobbyists […]
Senate Mandates Ethics Training for Senators, Staff
Senate Majority Leader Skelos issued a press release today announcing a new Senate policy under which all Senators and staff will have to undergo ethics training each two-year legislative session. […]
State Bar Association Calls for Government Ethics Reform
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) released its 2011 legislative priorities today; the group’s priorities include reforming government ethics. From the release: “Ethics and New York State Government. All […]
Governor Cuomo Calls for Ethics Reforms in the State of the Address
In his State of the State address yesterday, Governor Cuomo reiterated his call for independent monitoring and enforcement of ethics laws, full disclosure by lawmakers of outside income and clients, […]
Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order Requiring Ethics Training for Top Staff
Governor Cuomo issued his second Executive Order earlier today (E.O. #2). The text of the Executive Order is not yet available. [Update: link to E.O. #2] According to the press […]