Capitol Watch: Interviews with attorney general hopefuls set
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — In New York state government news, Democrats who control the Assembly have released details of the interview process for selecting a new attorney general after Eric Schneiderman abruptly resigned amid allegations he physically abused four women.
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APPLICANTS FOR AG
Applicants for attorney general had until 5 p.m. this past Friday to submit a resume and cover letter to the speaker's legislative counsel. A committee of legislators will review the materials, and then public interviews will be held in Albany on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Under state law, the Legislature has the authority to appoint a new attorney general with a joint vote by the Assembly and Senate.