“There have been no stauncher advocates for ethics reform than the Senate Democrats. Clearly, ethics reforms will only take place if all Democratic Senators unite to form a functional majority. New York voters supported a Democratic Senate Majority and deserve an ethical and trustworthy state government.

BACKGROUND:

• 03.14.16 – Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ remarks on the Senate Budget Resolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5KhdAWEG1c
• 04.27.15 - Senate Democratic Conference Calls For Passage Of Critical Ethics Reform To Close The “LLC Loophole” http://www.scribd.com/doc/263268502/Senate-Democratic-Conference-Calls-For-Passage-Of-Critical-Ethics-Reform-To-Close-The-LLC-Loophole
• 03/31/15 - Senate Republican Majority Votes Against Meaningful Ethics Reforms Legislation: Democratic Conference Members Offered Initiative to Close LLC Loophole and Clean Up Albany https://www.scribd.com/doc/260533980/Senate-Republican-Majority-Votes-Against-Meaningful-Ethics-Reforms-Legislation
• 02/09/15 - Senate Democratic Conference Introduced The “Clean Up Albany” Legislative Package https://www.scribd.com/doc/255205271/Senate-Democratic-Conference-Introduce-The-Clean-Up-Albany-Legislative-Package
• 05/06/14 - Senate Democratic Conference Urges Immediate Action On Tough Ethics Package https://www.scribd.com/doc/222382517/05-06-14-Ethics-Reform-Bill-Package-Release