Restoring the public's faith in government

The Massachusetts Legislature has endured its share of political scandals this year, resulting in a renewed call for ethics reform from Governor Patrick and rank-and-file legislators. In a new op-ed piece, Senate Minority Leader Richard R. Tisei questions whether the proposed “reforms” will it be enough to restore the public’s faith in state government and prevent future wrongdoing by elected officials, and suggests the best solution lies in restoring political balance on Beacon Hill under a strong two-party system.