The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) has issued a report analyzing “Albany’s ‘Pay-to Play’ Culture, looking at political donations by lobbyists and their clients. The report includes a […]
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Legislative Action on Election Law Bills
As the end of the 2012 legislative session approaches (just seven scheduled session days remains as of this writing), there is some action on Election Law-related legislation in both the […]
JCOPE to Stream Hearing on New Lobbying Disclosure Requirements
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics’ (JCOPE) public hearing on reportable business relationships and source of lobbying funding that is scheduled for 11:00 am today will be streamed through their […]
Latest Issue of NYC CFB Newsletter Available
The New York City Campaign Finance Board has posted the latest issue of its newsletter, Full Disclosure, to its web site. The Spring 2012 edition provides an update on NYC […]
JCOPE Posts Instructions on Reporting Sources of Funding
A new Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) website post alerts lobbyists and clients that the Commission is in the process of developing rules, guidelines and forms to enable them […]
State Comptroller Legislation Would Address Local Government Ethics
Both houses of the Legislature have introduced the Comptroller’s legislation (A.10512/S.7539), to would update and enhance General Municipal Law Article 18, which governs local government ethics enforcement. The bill would […]
JCOPE to Meet in Albany (Updated)
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its May meeting at its headquarters in Albany tomorrow. The meeting agenda is not yet available here, and the meeting is being […]
JCOPE to Hold Public Hearing on New Disclosure Mandates
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) will be holding a public hearing in Albany on June 7th “for the development of guidelines and regulations relating to new disclosure requirements […]
New York Moves September Primary Off of 9/11
The Assembly approved and the Governor signed into law a bill to change the September 2012 primary election from Tuesday, September 11 to Thursday, September 13. The state’s Congressional primaries […]
AG Schneiderman Files Amicus Brief Supporting Campaign Finance Laws
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced that as part of a bipartisan group of 22 states and the District of Columbia, he has filed an amicus brief […]