Common Cause

New disclosure rules won't include past donors

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:51:07 +0000

A New York state ethics board has ruled that lobby groups, including one closely allied with Governor Andrew Cuomo, will not have to retroactively disclose their donors. The proposed new regulations will require that in the future, contributions of over $5000 for the Committee to Save New York and other groups will have to be made public.

Promise of transparency plagues Governor Cuomo

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:49:43 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo began his term in office promising that he would run one of the most transparent and open governments in New York state history. But, eighteen months into his term, news stories relating to Cuomo's perceived lack of transparency in government have proliferated.

State Senate forum questions status of big business advocacy group

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:19:45 +0000

A hearing by New York Senate Democrats explored the influence of the controversial lobby group known as ALEC in New York State. Those who testified say more light needs to shine on the secretive group and even urged the state ethics commission to start an investigation.