Capital NY reports that independent expenditure committees have spent $17.8 million during this election cycle, with about $14 million of that being spent on key State Senate races. The article […]
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Independent Spending Surges in New York State Senate Campaigns
Today’s New York Times reports about the massive influx of independent expenditures being made by ‘super PACs’ in State Senate races this election season: “Mirroring their rise in federal elections, […]
JCOPE Releases Mid-Year Lobbying Data
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) released its mid-year lobbying data report today; it reflects lobbying data submitted to JCOPE by lobbyists, their clients and public corporations from January […]
JCOPE Releases “Guide to Leaving State Service” Pamphlet
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) released the “Guide to Leaving State Service” pamphlet earlier today. It describes the limits that current state employees will face if they leave […]
Analysis of Post-Moreland Reforms: ‘So Far, A Bust’
Capitol New York has posted an analysis, produced by the New York World, of the campaign finance reforms enacted this year by Gov. Cuomo and the state Legislature in exchange […]
JCOPE to Meet (Updated)
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28th. The meeting agenda can be found here. Oct. 27 update: JCOPE’s meeting has been cancelled […]
NYC CFB Proposes Rules to Allow Candidates to Accept Contributions Via Text Message
Last week, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYC CFB) announced that it has proposed rules that will allow candidates to accept contributions via text message. CFB will hold […]
A Look at Ethics and Reform in Gov. Cuomo’s First Term
Gotham Gazette, in the latest in its series looking at Gov. Cuomo’s record in office, looks at ethics and reform during his first term. Good government groups are divided on the […]
Legislative Ethics Commission Identifies ‘Pre-Cleared’ Widely Attended Events
The Legislative Ethics Commission (LEC) has begun identifying specific “widely attended events,” as defined in Legislative Law § 1-c(j)(ii), and which are thus excluded from the definition of a gift […]
JCOPE to Hold Forum on Outside Activities Regulations
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is holding an “Open Forum” for state agency ethics officers on October 30th (in person, and online) regarding “potential modifications to [JCOPE’s] existing […]