Not all of the contentious issues between the governor and lawmakers were resolved.

In Albany, friendships between lawmakers and people with business before the state are hardly uncommon.

One academic described the complex intertwined relation between lawmakers and constituents as home style.

The effort garnered notice for the coordination between senior lawmakers and bloggers.

It won't end all shady dealings between lawmakers and favor seekers.

Exchanges between lawmakers and the industries they regulate are an appropriate part of policy-making.

But he said an effective response requires more discussion between community leaders and lawmakers, rather than just a rush to pass legislation.

That was not the only angry dispute between black female and white male lawmakers.

How the money for the new programs is spent will depend on further negotiations between the governor and lawmakers.

But there is no agreement between the Governor and lawmakers over how to replace the lost revenue.