Cuomo’s ethics stand would improve New York’s ranking in Center survey

By Caitlin Ginley

New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo kicked off his campaign last weekend by saying lawmakers in Albany need a healthy dose of ethi

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"… s in 1999, New York’s requirements have remained largely unchanged. Gov. David Paterson tried unsuccessfully to push through ethics reforms twice in the past year …"

New year for ethics in New York?

By Caitlin Ginley

New York Governor David Paterson is expected to announce a sweeping ethics reform package Wednesday, which is already being hailed as “the m

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"… closure provisions were ultimately blocked in the Senate. …"

State ethics update — June 5

By Caitlin Ginley

Here’s our biweekly round-up of recent developments regarding ethics policies in the states. PaperTrail is digging through the news for the

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"… ed,” Obama told the Center back in 1998.)And in New York, where Governor David Paterson proposed a major restructuring of the ethics commission, a new plan surfac …"

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Paterson looks to shake up New York ethics laws

By Caitlin Ginley

New York Governor David Paterson announced Tuesday a proposed restructuring of the state ethics commission, following charges that the execu

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"… slature, the new law will take effect on January 1, 2010. …"

EPA misleads on air quality after 9/11 attacks

By The Center for Public Integrity

Air samples at Ground Zero showed asbestos levels between double and triple EPA’s danger limit, but were defined as "slightly above."

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"… y New York Governor George Pataki in 2006 and expanded in 2008 by Governor David Paterson allows uniformed municipal workers with health problems caused by 9/11 to …"

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By Te-Ping Chen

Tobacco sales take off in cyberspace

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"… projected $51 billion budget shortfall over the next four years, Governor David Paterson signed a law that mandates tax collection on reservation tobacco sales. Sp …"

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As soda tax bubbles up, food lobby mobilizes

By Christine Spolar and Joe Eaton

Industry groups spent more than $24M this year to sway lawmakers

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"… ne the link between childhood obesity and sugary drinks. In New York, Gov. David Paterson has revived the idea of a sugared beverage tax after a previous proposal w …"