public campaign financing

Controversy over access overshadows state Senate hearing

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:18 +0000

A hearing by state Senate Republicans on New York City’s public campaign financing system was overshadowed by protests, as government reform groups and other members of the public were denied entry, and noisy protests ensued.

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.

Assembly introduces public campaign financing bill

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:34 +0000

The State Assembly has introduced a bill to permit voluntary public financing of some election campaigns for the first time in New York State.

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.