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David King

  • Communications Director and Chief Public Information Officer, New York State Inspector General
  • Freelance Journalist, Freelance
Albany
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Covers:  NY State elections, fundraising, politics, juvenile justice, government corruption, , Eliot Spitzer, campaign finance, corruption, Andrew Cuomo, state government, Bill de Blasio
Development at Albany Damien Center. Fomer comms at OIG.

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State Government Editor for Gotham Gazette. New York State Reporter for Center For Public Integrity States Project. Contact me at dking@gothamgazette.com. Multiple time New York Press Association Award winner.

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Tonko tries to remain above the fray as Washington burns - The Alt

Tonko tries to remain above the fray as Washington burns - The Alt

Washington is burning. Donald Trump's nascent presidency has turned into a seemingly endless series of scanda…

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In Race to Replace Espaillat, Ramifications for Senate Control, His Power, and More

In Race to Replace Espaillat, Ramifications for Senate Control, His Power, and More

Espaillat, center, & Alcantara, right of center (photo: @Espaillat4NY) Marisol Alcantara, a labor organizer w…

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Cuomo Seeks to Undermine Comptroller's Check on His Power

Cuomo Seeks to Undermine Comptroller's Check on His Power

Cuomo, left, and DiNapoli, middle, in 2012 (photo: The Governor's Office) Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent assertio…

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Trump Could Tip Key Races for State Senate Control

Trump Could Tip Key Races for State Senate Control

photo: @NewYorkGOP New York State Senate Democrats have picked up seats in every presidential year in the pas…

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Cuomo Cabinet Boat Trip Highlights Campaign Finance Law Concerns

Cuomo Cabinet Boat Trip Highlights Campaign Finance Law Concerns

Lt. Gov. Hochul, left, and Gov. Cuomo, right, on the Hudson (@NYGovCuomo) On Monday, the highest ranking memb…

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With Proposal, Advocates Attempt to Jumpstart State Affordable Housing Spending

With Proposal, Advocates Attempt to Jumpstart State Affordable Housing Spending

Advocates outside Gov. Cuomo's office Wednesday (photo via Coalition for the Homeless) Housing advocates have…

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Comment: The provincial government's role is key to amalgamation

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By David King, David King
| Times Colonist Verified
A commentary by a former cabinet minister in Alberta. He lives in Oak Bay. Trevor Hancock’s recent column on amalgamation makes some important points, but the context of amalgamation needs some elaboration. Local government, including Greater Victoria, exists and is shaped by provincial legislation, including governance, mandate, access to resources and more. The province’s municipal government legislation is outmoded, indiscriminate, and patronizing.
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Arizona should use tech to rein in state’s most dangerous speeders

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By David King
| Sun City West Independent Verified
Latest Opinions on YourValley.net OPINION — Arizona’s roads are among the deadliest in the country, and the toll of crashes should be treated as a public health crisis, not an unavoidable cost of daily life. Too many Arizona families have lost parents, children and neighbors to crashes that were preventable. OPINION — The resignations of Ralph Johnson and Dave Hunter from the Sun City West Property Owners and Residents Association is a major loss to the community.
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Arizona should use tech to rein in state’s most dangerous speeders

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By David King
| Peoria Independent Verified
OPINION — Arizona’s roads are among the deadliest in the country, and the toll of crashes should be treated as a public health crisis, not an unavoidable cost of daily life. Too many Arizona families have lost parents, children and neighbors to crashes that were preventable. One major reason: speed. When drivers go too fast, they have less control of their vehicles, less time to react and far less margin for error.
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