ALBANY—Majority Leader Malcolm Smith just told a bunch of reporters that he thinks legislators should have to disclose the amount of money they earn from other jobs, and that leaders should have no outside income whatsoever.
“I believe, at this point in time, the paradigm needs to shift on how state government manages its members,” Smith said after speaking at a luncheon. “There are enough circumstances and cases where it’s gotten us in trouble, and it’d be better for everybody if we make sure that there’s enough clarity in what we do and how we do it so we can be more focused on the business of the state.
