May 08, 2013 — A hearing by 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.  Go to full article

May 07, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Gassing up twice a week in New Jersey? Hiring Turdo the magician? Buying smoked meats for Christmas presents?

A review by The Associated Press shows that's all part of the questionable use of campaign donations that can buoy lawmakers' lifestyles and buy support back home.  Go to full article

May 06, 2013 — Republicans in the State Senate plan to hold hearings Tuesday, May 7, on what they say are abuses in New York City's public campaign finance system.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Apr 15, 2013 — The second half of New York's legislative session begins today.

The legislature has a long list of issues on the schedule, including decriminalizing marijuana, women's reproductive rights, and expanding casino gambling in the state.

But the agenda is likely to be dominated by the response to ongoing bribery and corruption scandals that came to light while lawmakers were on spring break.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Dec 14, 2012 — The fall election season marked a high point for campaign spending across the nation. It's estimated that outside groups spent hundreds of millions of dollars backing candidates, and attacking others.

With proposals from both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, it now seems clear that 2013 will be the year campaign finance reform takes the stage in Albany. But it's not clear yet what shape the legislation will take, or whether public financing of campaigns will be a part of it.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Nov 05, 2012 — The latest report from the independent campaign watchdog group Open Secrets shows that Republican Matt Doheny has drawn huge support from outside groups hoping to influence the 21st District Congressional race.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Jul 12, 2012 — Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's starting a new effort to push campaign finance reform in New York's elections. In Albany, Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Apr 26, 2012 — Governor Cuomo says he has some goals for the rest of the legislative session, including reforming the campaign finance system and possibly raising the state's minimum wage. But he could not say for sure whether any of those items will be approved by the legislature.
In Albany, Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Apr 25, 2012 — The State Assembly has introduced a bill to permit voluntary public financing of some election campaigns. As Karen DeWitt reports, the bill is the first ever of its kind in the state.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Apr 20, 2012 — 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. In Albany, Karen DeWitt has more:  Go to full article