campaign finance reform

Campaign finance reform proposal making its way through Albany

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:31:00 +0000

In the wake of a series of political corruption cases out of Albany in recent weeks, campaign finance reform has become a popular issue in the state capitol. Among the proposals for reforming the way money is used in political campaigns, is one from the Independent Democratic Conference. The group is wrapping up a set of statewide hearings on their plan today in Albany.

Senate GOP hearings will examine NYC's public campaign financing system

Karen Dewitt — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:57:45 +0000

Republicans in the New York State Senate plan to hold hearings Tuesday, May 7, on what they say are abuses in New York City’s public campaign finance system.

Corruption still dominates discussion in Albany

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:32:00 +0000

Anti-corruption is the dominant topic at the New York state legislature for the second week in a row, following bribery charges against two state lawmakers, including a former Senate leader. A new poll finds 81 percent of voters expect more Senators and Assembly members will be arrested.

Corruption still dominates discussion in Albany

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:32:00 +0000

Anti-corruption is the dominant topic at the New York State Legislature for the second week in a row, following bribery charges against two state lawmakers, including a former Senate leader. A new poll finds 81 percent of voters expect more senators and Assembly members will be arrested.

Board of Elections reform discussed in Albany

Karen Dewitt — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:52:00 +0000

Anti-corruption proposals are proliferating in Albany, following two high-profile bribery scandals. Some of them focus on the long-neglected New York State Board of Elections, which hasn’t even had an investigator on staff in over a year.

Poll finds New Yorkers want more action against corruption

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:31:00 +0000

A poll finds New Yorkers are upset about recent corruption scandals in Albany, and think that Gov. Andrew Cuomo should take the lead to clean things up.

Cuomo, Assembly Democrats roll out reform ideas

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:10:21 +0000

At the New York State Capitol, lawmakers are scrambling to put forward plans to react to the recent twin corruption scandals involving bribery charges against a state Senator and Assemblyman. On Tuesday, it was the Assembly Democrats’ turn to weigh in. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also rolled out two more components of his own reform plan.

State lawmakers return to confront scandals

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:06:32 +0000

New York state lawmakers returned to work after a two-week spring break. It’s their first meeting since two lawmakers have been charged with bribery in separate corruption scandals.

Second half of legislative session overshadowed by new scandals

Karen Dewitt — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:41:58 +0000

The second half of New York’s legislative session begins today and it’s likely to be dominated by the response to on going bribery and corruption scandals that came to light while lawmakers were on spring break.

Reform groups say Cuomo's plan to empower DAs is a good first step

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:09:40 +0000

Government reform groups say they are pleased that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has now proposed step one in his plan to clean up corruption in state government, following two high profile arrests of state lawmakers.

Cuomo's budget victory tour overshadowed by scandals in the legislature

Karen Dewitt — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:52:00 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been touring statewide to promote the newly passed state budget, saying it shows that New York state is functional again. But not everyone is completely convinced.

Malcolm Smith scandal reverberates through state's political circles

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:25:18 +0000

The scandal around state Sen. Malcolm Smith is continuing to have repercussions in both political parties and in every level of the state’s government. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on an upstate tour to promote the recently passed state budget, has been dogged by questions about the scandal instead.

State Senator, others indicted in wide-ranging corruption scandal

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:40:00 +0000

State Sen. Malcolm Smith, a former New York Senate majority leader, has been arrested and indicted in a far reaching bribery and corruption scandal.

Advocates say public financing of campaigns could close corporate tax loopholes

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:55:04 +0000

A group pressing for public campaign financing has compiled a list of large corporations who gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to some New York lawmakers. They charge that the donations are preventing the legislature from closing what they say are corporate tax loopholes.

"People's State of the State" calls for raising minimum wage

Marie Cusick — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:11:25 +0000

In anticipation of the annual State of the State address, a coalition of progressive groups held their 23rd annual People's State of the State on the steps of the Capitol in Albany.

Campaign finance reform likely a hot topic in 2013

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:22:31 +0000

It now seems clear that 2013 will be the year in which campaign finance reform will be debated in Albany. But it’s not clear yet what shape the legislation will take, or whether public financing of campaigns will be included.

Cuomo talks campaign finance, the Senate, fracking with New York State Public Radio

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:09:33 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will soon introduce legislation to regulate electioneering activities by some not-for-profits that have become increasingly influential players in funding political campaigns.

Cuomo on campaign finance reform

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:56:10 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he is starting a new effort to push campaign finance reform in New York’s elections.

Parties squabble over campaign finance reform

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:35:08 +0000

Democrats and Republicans in the State Senate engaged in partisan squabbling over reform of the state’s campaign finance system.

Cuomo shifts to new phase of government

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:49:02 +0000

Governor Cuomo cast further doubt on issues like campaign finance reform and increasing the states minimum wage to become law this year, and says he’s “shifting” to a new phase of governing instead.

Groups spend $1.5 million to push for campaign finance reform

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:19:43 +0000

With just two months left in the legislative session, advocates of campaign finance reform are pressing Governor Cuomo and the legislature to adopt a New York City style public financing system for the state.