Government Accountability
Campaign for Fiscal Equity v. State of New York
The Brennan Center’s amicus brief in this case argued that the inadequate representation provided by the New York State Legislature justified judicial intervention in the funding of the state’s public schools.
The Brennan Center and other good government groups submitted an amicus brief in support of an ultimately successful effort to shed light on New York legislators’ pet projects.
While the AIG bonuses made headlines, the issues of bonuses is really just the tip of the iceberg….
Letter to Executive and Legislative Leaders on Ethics Reform
An outline of the ten most important recommendations for ethics reform.
Coalition Issue Brief: Transparency & Legislative Rules Reform
The New York State Legislature has had three years since the 2004 Brennan Center report to make vital changes to their operating procedures, but has failed to implement real changes that could lead to substantive legislative reform. A few important steps have been taken, but the major causes of our broken legislature were not addressed.
Coalition Issue Brief: Redistricting
Elections are supposed to offer voters a choice in their representation. Unfortunately, the winners of New York State legislative elections are typically chosen in non-competitive elections. In fact, New York’s Legislature has one of the highest rates of incumbency in the nation.
Coalition Issue Brief: Campaign Finance Reform
Problems and solution to New York’s disgraceful campaign finance system.