New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal has raised the suggestion that allowing elected officials to fundraise for their legal defenses might be a prudent mechanism to alleviate the burden on taxpayers. This proposal comes in response to the substantial $25.4 million in ongoing legal costs associated with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration, incurred during legal battles over sexual harassment allegations and the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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