Judge was Right on Wright

The judge, who presided over the trial of former State Representative Thomas Wright, sentenced Wright yesterday to 70-95 months in prison. This was a well-deserved, and relatively stiff, sentence on corruption charges. I commend the judge--and the jury--for a job well done.

Perhaps this case and verdict will send a cautionary message to other state legislators: Integrity matters.

I also commend Speaker Joe Hackney for his classy and transparent leadership of the State House. You couldn't ask for a better Speaker than Hackney. We're lucky to have him.