The Times Union editorial board wants to see election and campaign finance reform done as part of the end-of-session agenda. Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R-Fishkill) speaks out against “the proposal […]
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Ethics and Campaign Finance Update
As we approach the last few weeks of the legislative session, there continues to be a great deal of activity relating to ethics reform and campaign finance reform. Here are […]
Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform Update
Governor Cuomo appointed attorney David Arroyo to JCOPE to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Westchester District Attorney Janet DiFiore. Read the Governor’s press release, and news coverage […]
JCOPE to Meet
JCOPE will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:30 am. There is no agenda available yet. The meeting agenda is here.
Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform Update
The New York Times reports that a number of “major political donors” have signed onto a letter urging Gov. Cuomo to push for a publicly-funded campaign finance system in New […]
Groups Call for an End to Party “Housekeeping” Funds
Earlier today, Common Cause, the League of Women Voters and NYPIRG held a press conference announcing a report on party “housekeeping” accounts, and calling for such accounts to be abolished, […]
Assembly Speaker Announces Changes to Assembly’s Sexual Harassment Policies, Practices
In the wake of the JCOPE report that criticizing him for approving confidential settlements with women who accused ex-Assemblyman Vito Lopez of sexual harassment and for not referring the initial […]
State Department of Labor Issues Draft Rules Prohibiting Wage Deductions for PAC Contributions
The state Department of Labor recently issued draft regulations (12 NYCRR 195) regarding permissible employee wage deductions under Labor Law § 193, which was amended by Chapter 451 of 2012. […]
JCOPE Report on Assemblyman Vito Lopez Released
Earlier today, the Legislative Ethics Commission released the full investigation report from the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) regarding sexual harassment complaints against Assemblyman Vito Lopez. […]
Governor Releases Second Round of Election Law Reforms
Last week, Gov. Cuomo submitted to the Legislature a second program bill that is intended to increase voter participation. Governor’s Program Bill #6 would: Allow persons 16 and 17 to […]