Legislator’s ethics bill would slam state’s ‘revolving door’
Lawmakers weigh ethics bill to make it unlawful for state officials to leave their jobs and immediately go to work for industries they regulated.
Court approves foreclosure, sale of ex-Rep. Martin’s bar and restaurant
Judge orders foreclosure and sale of two properties owned by Rep. John Martin.
NY State senator: Tax support to weapons maker “truly outrageous”
New York state senator cites MCPIR reporting in letter to New York agency that administers tax subsidies.
States have subsidized makers of assault rifles to tune of $19 million
Taxpayers across the country are subsidizing the manufacturers of assault rifles used in multiple mass killings, including the massacre of 20 children and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. last month.
Bad behavior in state workplace costs taxpayers nearly $2 million in settlements
Taxpayers have forked over nearly $2 million in settlements as the cost of employee discrimination cases settled by the state.
Ethics training materials for incoming legislators
Take a look at some of the training materials shared with state lawmakers.
Rep. Martin had problems paying off taxes and loans from two government agencies
Rep. John Martin, emerging from the bankruptcy of the convenience store he co-owns, now finds himself in back debt to government agency.