The Daily News reports that Donald Trump is asking the State Supreme Court in Albany to force the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) to take action on his December […]
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JCOPE to Meet
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tues., August 12, in Albany. Read the meeting agenda here.
New York Times: “Governor’s Office Hobbled Corruption Investigations”
The New York Times dropped a bombshell this morning, with a front-page article reporting that one of Gov. Cuomo’s top aides interfered with the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption […]
JCOPE: No Sanctions for State Lawyer Who Accepted Ride on Private Plane
The Daily News reports that a lawyer from the state Attorney General’s office who accepted a free plane ride an opposing counsel has admitted he violated state travel rules, but […]
JCOPE Approves Public Service Announcement Regulations
At its meeting earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) approved regulations (19 NYCRR Part 940) imposing a 90-day pre-election blackout on appearances in “public service announcements” by […]
Reports: US Attorney Continues Investigations Begun by the Moreland Commission
The New York Times reports that federal agents investigating the closing of the Moreland Commission to Investigate Public Corruption have subpoenaed the assistant to the Commission’s executive director to testify […]
JCOPE, Gaming Commission Issue ‘Joint Guidance on Casino Lobbying’
Last week, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) and the New York Gaming Commission issued ‘Joint Guidance on Casino Lobbying,’ which is intended to “ensure commercial casino gaming license […]
JCOPE Launches New ‘Report Misconduct’ Website
Earlier today, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) launched a new website through which “misconduct by State officials and employees, lobbyists and their clients, and others” who fall under […]
JCOPE to Meet Tues., June 24
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting on Tuesday, June 24th at its offices in Albany. The meeting agenda is here.
Astorino Releases Ethics Reform Plan
Earlier today, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino released his ‘Clean Albany’ plan to reform the state’s ethics laws. He also argues that Gov. Cuomo is ill-suited to ending corruption in […]