ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson is using his State of the State address to draw a blueprint for turning New York into a national model of economic strength and trust in government — both of which have been worn down by fiscal and ethical crises.

In a speech critical to improving his standing in the polls, the Democrat calls for curbing the state’s notorious overspending and creating jobs, in part by renewing New York’s once mighty manufacturing sector. Among his proposals is acquiring abandoned factories and renewing them for sale back to the private sector.

He said Wednesday there should be more limits on the influence of special interests, stricter enforcement of ethics laws, term limits for elected officials, and a lower allowed level of campaign contributions.