A judicial hearing officer has ruled that four abortion-related lobbying groups are covered by an exemption to the state’s “source of funding” law. The decision, which means that the groups […]
Archive Author: Hinman Straub
Reports: US Attorney Continues Investigations Begun by the Moreland Commission
The New York Times reports that federal agents investigating the closing of the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption have subpoenaed the assistant to the Commission’s executive director to testify […]
State Board of Elections Is Hiring
The State Board of Elections (SBOE) is staffing up, posting four new positions that will report to the Chief Enforcement Counsel, who assumes her position on September 1. The positions […]
SBOE Enforcement Counsel to Take Office on Sept. 1
The Times Union reports that Risa Sugarman, Gov. Cuomo’s choice to serve as independent enforcement counsel at the State Board of Elections who was recently approved by the Senate and […]
NYC CFB to Meet
The New York City Campaign Fiance Board (NYC CFB) holds its next meeting on Thursday, July 10 at its offices in Manhattan. The meeting agenda will be available on Wednesday.
JCOPE, Gaming Commission Issue ‘Joint Guidance on Casino Lobbying’
Last week, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) and the New York Gaming Commission issued ‘Joint Guidance on Casino Lobbying,’ which is intended to “ensure commercial casino gaming license […]
JCOPE Launches New ‘Report Misconduct’ Website
Earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) launched a new website through which “misconduct by State officials and employees, lobbyists and their clients, and others” who fall under […]
Legislature Approves SBOE Chief Enforcement Counsel (Updated)
Last week, Gov. Cuomo nominated Risa Sugarman to serve as the Chief Enforcement Counsel at the State Board of Elections, a new position. (Read my prior post on the nomination, […]
JCOPE to Meet Tues., June 24
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tuesday, June 24th at its offices in Albany. The meeting agenda is here.
JCOPE Adopts Gift Regulations, Issues Guidance
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) sent out an e-blast today, indicating that their new gift regulations are now in effect. Some highlights – The regulations apply whenever a […]