One of which was a bill that required state contractors to pay their employees a "living wage."

It started with $9,500 from a state contractor so that he could buy a new car.

The rule restricting contributions from state contractors also is not airtight.

Both investigations involve the governor's conduct relating to gifts he received from state contractors and others.

Ms. Turner quickly introduced legislation that would have barred state contractors from moving jobs overseas.

In December, the governor admitted lying about work done on the cottage by state contractors and employees.

All five of the vendors who were paid years after their work are state contractors.

Mr. Dow also said that no state contractors had provided the gift certificates.

The document denounced in particular what it saw as an effort to call into question the integrity of state contractors who had made contributions.

Rowland is accused of using state contractors for his personal gain.