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You should be thankful you're not Illinois.

Brian Kane, the chief deputy attorney general of Idaho, speaking to state lawmakers who for the first time are undergoing ethics training after a slew of scandals last year. Illinois, however, is notorious for its ethics scandals -- three of its newest legislators were sworn in this month while facing felony charges.

Brian Kane, the chief deputy attorney general of Idaho, speaking to state lawmakers who for the first time are undergoing ethics training after a slew of scandals last year. Illinois, however, is notorious for its ethics scandals -- three of its newest legislators were sworn in this month while facing felony charges.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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