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JCOPE Review Commission to Hold Two Public Hearings
The New York Ethics Review Commission (commonly called the JCOPE Review Commission) has announced that it will be holding two public hearings, in Albany and New York City, “to receive […]
Times Union Looks at JCOPE Review Panel
In today’s Times Union, Chris Bragg takes a look at the JCOPE Review Commission, which is reviewing the operations of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, the state’s ethics and […]
Legislative Ethics Commission Seeking Associate Counsel
The Legislative Ethics Commission, which is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of Public Officers Law §§ 73, 73-a and 74 for members and employees of the […]
NYC CFB to Meet
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYC CFB) holds its next meeting tomorrow morning at its offices in Mahnattan. The meeting agenda is here. The could be an interesting […]
SBOE Enforcement Counsel Settles Case
In today’s Times Union, Chris Bragg follows up on his earlier article regarding the State Board of Elections Chief Enforcement Counsel lawsuit against the campaign committee of Assembly candidate Shirley […]
Attorney General Announces Ballot Access Hotline
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that his office will once again operate a “statewide Election Day Hotline” during this Thursday’s primary elections. (This year’s primary elections will be held […]
NYC COIB Releases Latest Issue of ‘The Ethical Times’
The New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (NYC COIB) has released the August 2015 issue of The Ethical Times, its periodic update. This issue covers issues relating to volunteering […]
JCOPE Rejects Trump Complaint Against State Attorney General
In today’s Daily News, Ken Lovett reports that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has decided not to move forward on the ethics complaint that Donald Trump filed against […]
JCOPE Rejects Trump Complaint Against State Attorney General
In today’s Daily News, Ken Lovett reports that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has decided not to move forward on the ethics complaint that Donald Trump filed against […]