Planet Money · Wednesday, October 28, 2026
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon delayed the planned public release of the citizens assembly's proposals shortly before an election, fearing the findings would be used as a political football. The decision caused friction with organizers and assembly participants who felt their work was being undermined.
“The night before, I got a text from the state comptroller's office. The press conference was canceled.”
“I worry that two weeks before an election is just utter chaos and the silly season of politics.”