The State Board of Elections has posted its Election Law proposals for 2013. The Board notes that its list does not include “any legislative proposals that may be needed as […]
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State Board of Elections Posts 2013 Updates
The state Board of Elections has posted three updates for 2013 for those involved in campaign finance. They are the 2013 Campaign Finance Handbook, a 2013 filer update, and the […]
US Attorney Announces Multiple Indictments of State Legislators, Others, in Corruption Cases
In what can only be described as an active week, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced two sets of indictments this week. On Tuesday, State Senator Malcolm Smith (D-Queens) was arrested […]
Campaign Finance Advocates Hit the Airwaves
The New York Times reports that advocates for campaign finance reform are spending $800,000 in television ads to build public support for the issue. The ad was created by SKDKnickerbocker, […]
JCOPE Issues 2012 Annual Report
At its meeting yesterday, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) announced the release of its 2012 Annual Report, which covers the Commission’s first full year in existence. (Read the […]
OFA to Join New York State ‘Fair Elections’ Effort
Politico reports that ‘Organizing for Action’ (the group formerly known as ‘Obama for America’) is getting involved in the effort to reform New York State’s campaign finance laws. (Fair Elections […]
NYC CFB is Hiring
The New York City Campaign Finance board (CFB), which administers the city’s campaign finance system and promotes voter participation, is looking to hire auditors and a candidate services liaison. Get […]
JCOPE Schedules Next Meeting (Updated)
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, March 28 at 10:30 at its offices in Albany. There is no agenda available yet. The […]
City Candidate for Mayor to Participate in Campaign Finance System He Challenged
Today’s New York Times reports that republican New York City mayoral candidate George McDonald has decided to request matching taxpayer funds from the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB). […]
JCOPE Announces More Round Table Discussions
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) sent out an e-blast earlier today announcing that it will hold round table discussion on its proposed regulations regarding gifts, travel, honoraria, and […]