Earlier this week, the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption launched its web site, and announced its “first round” of public hearings. The hearing schedule is: Wed., Sept. 17 @ […]
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Ethics, Lobbying and Campaign Finance Update — June 3, 2013
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 […]
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, […]
Campaign Finance Reform, Public Corruption Update
This are heating up in Albany in terms of campaign finance reforms and addressing public corruption. Thus, there is a long list of link-worthy items today: Yesterday, the Assembly passed […]
Election Reform Day at the Capitol
From an Election Law perspective, Tuesday was quite a busy day at the State Capitol. Gov. Cuomo went first, releasing his election reforms legislation (read the bill text and sponsor’s […]
Weekend Editorial Round-Up: Ethics and Campaign Finance Reform in Albany
The New York Times supports reforming the Wilson-Pakula ballot access law and establishing an independent enforcement unit in the state Board of Elections, but sees public financing of elections as […]
Meetings This Week: State Board of Elections, New York City Campaign Finance Board
The state Board of Elections holds its next meeting tomorrow, April 9 at 12 noon at its offices in Albany. There is no agenda available. The New York City Campaign […]
State Board of Elections Releases 2013 Legislative Proposals
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 […]
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 […]
SBOE Posts Filer Update, 2013 Calendar
The State Board of Elections has posted two new documents on its web site — a “filer update” (which includes information about their upcoming campaign finance seminars) and the 2013 […]