ALBANY -- Gov. David Paterson is considering a new interpretation of the state constitution by good-government advocates and legal scholars that would allow him to appoint a lieutenant governor to address the monthlong standoff in the Senate.
A Republican-dominated coalition says that even if the Democratic governor appoints a lieutenant governor to preside over the Senate, the result would be lawsuits and no real resolution to the conflict.
Meanwhile, senators who've been at odds since June 8 are scheduled to have their first paycheck withheld Wednesday.
In court filings Monday, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is asking a state judge to confirm the comptroller has the power to hold up lawmakers' pay and determine who in the Senate has the power to authorize paychecks.
For complete coverage, see Tuesday's edition of The Citizen.
Meanwhile, senators who've been at odds since June 8 are scheduled to have their first paycheck withheld Wednesday.
In court filings Monday, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is asking a state judge to confirm the comptroller has the power to hold up lawmakers' pay and determine who in the Senate has the power to authorize paychecks.
For complete coverage, see Tuesday's edition of The Citizen.
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