Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo announced that he will propose his ‘Democracy Agenda’ in 2018. The Governor said that his proposal will include greater transparency for online political advertisements by treating political […]
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Governor to Implement Procurement Reforms, Proposes Ethics Reforms
Yesterday afternoon, Gov. Cuomo issued a lengthy statement in which he said that he is taking a number of unilateral steps that will reduce potential conflicts of interests and fraud […]
Editorial Boards, Good Government Groups Decry Lack of Real Ethics Reform
With the both legislative leaders convicted of corruption-related offenses in 2015, and public opinion polls showing broad support for addressing corruption in Albany, there were expectations that ethics and campaign […]
Governor and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on Ethics, Campaign Finance and Lobbying Reforms
As the wait for the end of the 2016 legislative session continues (it was supposed to end yesterday, according to the legislative calendar), Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Flanagan and […]
Governor Challenges Legislature to Close LLC Loophole
Earlier today, Gov. Cuomo announced that he is submitting to the Legislature legislation to close the LLC loophole in New York State. The Governor has sent the Legislature eight bills […]
Reports: Governor to Push for Ethics, Campaign Finance Reform in 2016
After an event in Manhattan yesterday, Gov. Cuomo provided a preview of his 2016 agenda ethics and campaign finance agenda. The Times Union and the Daily News report that Gov. […]
JCOPE Hears from Statewide Elected Officials on Proposed Advisory Opinion
In the Times Union, Chris Bragg reports that Gov. Cuomo, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli have provided input to JCOPE on its proposed Advisory Opinion on fundraising […]
Common Cause Reports on Political Spending to Influence Education Policy
Common Cause NY has released a report titled “Polishing the Apple: Examining Political Spending in New York to Influence Education Policy,” which analyzes political campaign spending and lobbying spending in […]
Governor, Legislative Leaders Announce Members of JCOPE Review Commission
Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Skelos and Assembly Speaker Heastie have announced the eight members of the JCOPE Review Commission. The Commission will review and evaluate the activities and performance […]
Senate Elections Committee Reports LLC Contributions Bill
At its meeting yesterday, the Senate Elections Committee unanimously approved a motion to report S.60 (Squadron) to the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee. The bill would amend the Election Law […]