I took a quick look at a JCOPE’s proposed “source of funding” regulations in this post last week. I also noted that these rules must still go through the State […]
Archive Author: Hinman Straub
JCOPE Launches New Web Site
The Joint Commission of Public Ethics (JCOPE) unveiled its new web site this afternoon. At first glance, it looks better than the former JCOPE/CPI site. But the real test is […]
JCOPE Gives Tentative Approval to “Source of Funding” Regulations (Updated)
At its meeting today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) adopted regulations that will require some “advocacy organizations” to disclose the source of their funding (funding in excess of […]
JCOPE to Hold Meeting on July 31st
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) will hold its July meeting next Tuesday, July 31, at 10:30 am at its Albany offices. The meeting agenda is not yet available.
IRS Looks at Political Activity by 501(c)(4) Organizations
Washington D.C.-based Roll Call reports that the IRS – at the urging of campaign reform advocates – will consider changes in the rules relating to political activity by 501(c)(4) organizations. […]
JCOPE Adopts Regulations on Adjudicatory Proceedings and Appeals Procedure
In today’s issue of the New York State Register, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) provides notice that it has adopted regulations to govern how it will conduct adjudicatory […]
Governor Says He Will Work to Advance Public Financing of Political Campaigns
In a press conference yesterday, Gov. Cuomo told Capitol reporters that he intends will try to build public support for campaign finance reform in the coming months. He said that […]
NYC CFB Issues First Advisory Opinion on Independent Expenditure Rules
At its most recent meeting in late June, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) issued its first advisory opinion on its new independent expenditure rules. SEIU Local 32 […]
High Court Will Not Hear Challenge to NYC Campaign Finance Law
Without comment, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a December 2011 federal appeals court decision which found that New York City’s anti-corruption campaign finance laws do not violate […]
Governor to Get Behind Effort on Campaign Finance Reform Effort
The NY Times reports that Gov. Cuomo will coordinate with the Protect Our Democracy campaign, which is supported by a group of wealthy political activists, to push for publicly financed […]