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<title>Cuomo rolls out campaign finance bill</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 12, 2013) With just over a week left in the legislative session, Governor Cuomo released his bill to extend public financing of political campaigns to statewide races. But he still faces resistance from some factions within the legislature. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22162/20130612/cuomo-rolls-out-campaign-finance-bill">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What&apos;s still ahead for the NYS legislature</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 4, 2013) There are three weeks to go in New York State&apos;s legislative session. Advocates are pushing hard for two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo&apos;s agenda items: translating the federal abortion rights in the Roe v. Wade decision into state law, and enacting public financing of statewide political campaigns. The governor, meanwhile, is focusing on his proposal to bring tax free zones to upstate public college campuses. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22114/20130604/what-apos-s-still-ahead-for-the-nys-legislature">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Hundreds rally for stalled public campaign finance bill</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 30, 2013) Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol to rally for public financing of political campaigns. The measure remains in limbo in the State Senate and Governor Cuomo faces questions on whether he&apos;s working hard enough for the proposal to pass. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22085/20130530/hundreds-rally-for-stalled-public-campaign-finance-bill">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Dispute over access overshadows NYS campaign finance hearing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 8, 2013) A hearing by Senate Republicans on New York City&apos;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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21945/20130508/dispute-over-access-overshadows-nys-campaign-finance-hearing">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Group cites 100,000 NY campaign finance violations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 7, 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&apos;s all part of the questionable use of campaign donations that can buoy lawmakers&apos; lifestyles and buy support back home. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21938/20130507/group-cites-100-000-ny-campaign-finance-violations">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NYS GOP stands against expansion of public campaign financing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 6, 2013) Republicans in the State Senate plan to hold hearings Tuesday, May 7, on what they say are abuses in New York City&apos;s public campaign finance system. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21923/20130506/nys-gop-stands-against-expansion-of-public-campaign-financing">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Scandal overshadows legislative agenda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 15, 2013) The second half of New York&apos;s legislative session begins today. The legislature has a long list of issues on the schedule, including decriminalizing marijuana, women&apos;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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21790/20130415/scandal-overshadows-legislative-agenda">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Campaign finance reform on 2013 Albany agenda</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 14, 2012) The fall election season marked a high point for campaign spending across the nation. It&apos;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&apos;s not clear yet what shape the legislation will take, or whether public financing of campaigns will be a part of it. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21076/20121214/campaign-finance-reform-on-2013-albany-agenda">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Outside money plays big role in NY-21 campaign</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 5, 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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20804/20121105/outside-money-plays-big-role-in-ny-21-campaign">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>NY Governor Cuomo pushing again for campaign finance reform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20125/20120712/ny-governor-cuomo-pushing-again-for-campaign-finance-reform">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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