The corruption scandals that have hit the state Senate over the last few months have forced a rare change in the body's standing rules. State senators hope to make the fine line between politicking and legislating a bit brighter with new rules including a ban on talking about active legislation at political fundraisers, and whistleblower protection for Senate employees.
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