The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has just announced a CLE program to be held throughout the state in June, “Representing the Political Candidate in New York: Follow the […]
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Brennan Center Forum on Public Financing of Campaigns
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law holds a forum on “The Benefits of Public Financing in New York State,” tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Manhattan. The […]
JCOPE To Meet (Updated)
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its March meeting early this afternoon at its Albany headquarters, at which they will release its 2011 annual report. The meeting can […]
Assembly To Take Up Resolution Calling on Congress to Overturn Supreme Court’s Decision in Citizens Union
The State Assembly is calling for Congress to overturn Citizens United. On Tuesday, the Assembly Election Law Committee will take up Assembly Resolution 1016 (Brennan), which memorializes Congress “to propose […]
JCOPE Seeks a Training Manager
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is looking to hire a Manager of Training, who will be responsible for “the development and administration of a statewide training program on […]
NYC CFB Adopts Final Rules on Independent Expenditures
Last week, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) announced that it has adopted the final rules for the disclosure of independent expenditures in New York City Elections. It […]
NYC CFB to Vote on Final Rules to Require Disclosure of Independent Expenditures
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) holds its next public meeting at 10 am this morning at their offices in lower Manhattan. The meeting agenda is here. The […]
Attorney General Announces Arrest for Stealing from Taxpayer-Funded Non-Profit
Yesterday, State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the arrest of an executive for a church-related charity that has been supported by state legislative “member item” grants. Clement Gardner of the […]
NYC CFB Releases Newsletter, Is Hiring Auditors
The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has issued the latest issue of its quarterly newsletter, Full Disclosure. This issue includes a review of the December 2011 federal court […]
Anti-SuperPAC Bill Fails in Senate Elections Committee Vote
Earlier this week, the State Senate’s Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee considered S.101 Squadron, entitled the Corporate Political Activity Accountability to Shareholders Act. The bill would require that corporate contributions […]