The fact that the Legislature has to approve the budget for an agency that oversees their activities is kind of a conflict of interest.

Any time you limit the amount of money individual candidates can raise, that gives more power to entities that aren't limited.

We believe the public wants reform, but they want the right reform.

Officials should be aware that these connections are going to be seen by some as a conflict, and they can take steps to mitigate it, like not going on these flights and accepting all the other offers.