[Revel]

This just shows you how corrupt the NY legislature is. And in Jame’s case we are talking about charges that would have nothing to do with her official duties. It might be highly illegal to dish out money like this to one class of people. The DOJ should look in it.

[mass55th]

"This just shows you how corrupt the NY legislature is."

Both Houses of the NY State Legislature have a more than 2 to 1 RAT majority.

[Liz]

It might be highly illegal to appropriate tax dollars for one class of people——
lawmakers accused of wrongdoing. Trump’s DOJ should look into it.

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It is generally considered ok, as long as the appropriation is for a
“legitimate public purpose” and follows the proper legal procedures.

However, there are constitutional and legal limitations on how public
funds can be spent, and require careful design to ensure they are constitutional.

Constitutional Limitations:
<><>The U.S. Constitution limits the government’s power to tax and spend.
<><>Generally, public funds must be used for “common defense” or “general welfare”.
<><>Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the Constitution
<><>states no money from the Treasury except in consequence of appropriations made by law.
<><>means Congress must specifically authorize spending of funds for a particular purpose.