A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
Earlier this week, the City Council unanimously passed an ordinance clearing the way for the public financing of council elections. This proposal is a major step toward ensuring everybody is able to participate in the democratic process.
Last week, the New York Senate failed to pass public financing for state elections, but voted through a bill expanding casinos after accepting millions in contributions from the gambling industry.
Governor Cuomo introduces a comprehensive campaign finance reform bill, editorials ask the Senate Independent Democratic Conference to bring the Fair Elections bill to a vote, celebrities join the Fair Elections team, and more.
The effort to end secret political spending by nonprofits received a major boost last week. Wednesday, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman adopted new disclosure requirements for charities.
In our latest money in politics update, citizens rally for campaign finance reform, leaders explain how the Senate's "Independent Democrats" can break the logjam in Albany, Attorney General Schneiderman unveils disclosure rule, and more.
Last Wednesday, a few hundred people rallied at the capitol and met with lawmakers, telling them not to leave Albany before the legislative session ends June 20 without enacting public campaign financing.
A roundup with the latest news highlighting the corrosive nature of money in New York State politics — and the need for public financing and robust campaign finance reform.
The integrity of our election system demands effective, non-partisan policing of phony non-profits — evenly applied to groups on both sides of the political aisle. After the IRS controversy, Congress must set clear rules regulating political activity by non-profits, instead of leveraging it for partisan gain.
Even though the New York Senate is a cesspool of corruption, Majority Co-Leader Dean Skelos is fighting against reform. In between the misleading bluster and hyperbole, he makes three main claims that are easily debunked.
