"New York's Decline: The Root of Corruption in Albany. For decades, the state capital of Albany has been plagued by a culture of special-interest favor trading, where politicians trade lucrative favors for campaign donations and personal gain. This corrosive practice has led to a staggering growth in state government, with bloated budgets and a crippling tax burden on residents. As a result, New York has been stuck in a cycle of decline, struggling to attract businesses and talent while its neighboring states thrive. Will a new wave of reformers be able to break the cycle of corruption and restore the Empire State to its former glory?"
Albany's been a nasty nest of special-interest favor trading for decades now; it's why state government keeps growing and why New York is in such long-term decline.
