The Governor and legislative leaders released a joint statement late this afternoon saying that they have reached three-way agreement on Clean Up Albany Act of 2011. There is no bill […]
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Boyland Charged by Legislative Ethics Commission
The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission (LEC) has issued a “notice of reasonable cause” (a “NORC”) alleging that Assemblyman William Boyland (D – Brooklyn) violated various provisions of the […]
Assembly Elections Committee to Take Up Bill to Close LLC Loophole
On Wednesday, the Assembly Elections Committee is scheduled to take up A.2493 (Millman), which would subject LLCs (“limited liability companies”) to the same $5,000 per year cap on political contributions […]
Ethics Reform Update
Jimmy Vielkind of the Times Union reports that the ethics reform bill – apparently being negotiated behind closed doors – will not address enforcement of the state’s campaign finance laws. […]
Legislative Receptions and the Ethics Laws (Updated)
The Times Union of Albany reports that Albany-area caterers and restaurants are not happy with the 2007 change in the state’s ethics laws that reduced the value of what lobbyists […]
Attorney General and Comptroller To Work Together On Public Integrity Cases (Updated)
Nick Confessore of the New York Times reports that Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli will establish a joint task force on public integrity. This is intended to […]
Attorney General Appoints First Regional Integrity Officer
With little fanfare, on Friday Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the appointment of the appointment of a public integrity officer to serve in the Rochester Regional Office. During last fall’s […]
CPI Alleges “No Show” Job at SUNY Research Foundation
The state Commission on Public Integrity (CPI) issued a “notice of reasonable cause” (also known as a NORC, essentially a formal allegation) yesterday, alleging that SUNY Vice Chancellor John J. […]
Governor Posts Ethics Reform Video
Governor Cuomo released a two and a half minute video this morning calling on the Legislature to take up “sweeping ethics reform.” The transcript is below: The New York State […]
NYC Campaign Finance Board to Meet on Thursday
The NYC CFB will meet on Thursday, May 12th at 10:00 am at at 40 Rector Street in Lower Manhattan. The agenda will not be available until Wednesday. Updated: The […]