The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), the state’s lobbying and ethics regulator, holds its next meeting on Wednesday at 10:30 am. According to the meeting agenda, staff will provide […]
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Complaint Alleges Violation of New York’s New Independent Expenditure Law
The New York Post reports that the head of the New York State Republican Party has filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections charging the state teachers’ union […]
JCOPE Releases Staff Proposal of Comprehensive Lobbying Regulations
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has released a “staff proposal of comprehensive lobbying regulations,” which are intended to “provide a ‘one-stop shop” for the rules and requirements associated […]
Report: JCOPE Issues ‘Broad Subpoena’ to de Blasio Non-Profit, Also Looking at Donations
The New York Times reports that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), which is investigating New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s political nonprofit organization Campaign for One New […]
JCOPE Issues Guidance for Architects and Engineers
Earlier this week, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document titled Land Use and Lobbying for Engineers and Architects. The document notes that […]
JCOPE to Meet on Tuesday, September 27
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting tomorrow at 10:30 am at its office in Albany. The meeting agenda is here. In terms of JCOPE’s agenda […]
JCOPE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Source of Funding Regulations
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is seeking public comments on its proposed amendments to its source of funding disclosure regulations. JCOPE’s emergency regulations regarding the amended source of […]
Court Orders Campaign for One New York to Comply With JCOPE Subpoena
A State Supreme Court judge has ordered the Campaign for One New York, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s political nonprofit, to comply with a subpoena from the Joint […]
JCOPE Seeking A Communications Assistant
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), the state’s ethics and lobbying regulator, is seeking someone to serve as the agency’s Communication’s Assistant/Press Aide. According to the job posting, the […]
Governor Signs Ethics Bill Opposed by Good Government Groups
Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo announced that he has signed into law a bill that was negotiated behind closed doors and approved at the very end of the legislative session. Chapter 286 […]