State Board of Elections ruling opens the campaign cash spigot even wider The Buffalo News June 2, 2014 The decision by the state Board of Elections declaring that political campaign…
Mr. Bruno's ethical legacy Albany Times-Union May 17, 2014 THE ISSUE: Former state Sen. Joseph L. Bruno's acquittal leaves a cloud over the government. THE STAKES: Unless the Legislature fixes the law…
Little Time Left for Campaign Reforms The New York Times May 16, 2014 Gov. Andrew Cuomo is busy running for re-election, but he has yet to make good on a…
So, the corruption’s gone? Albany Times-Union April 13, 2014 Our opinion: The work of the Moreland Commission on Public Corruption was hardly over before Gov. Andrew Cuomo shut it down.…
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli wise to opt out of public financing measure Watertown Daily Times April 12, 2014 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli will bypass a public financing…
Lost opportunity on ethics Crain's New York Business April 4, 2014 New Yorkers don't trust their state legislators much, and with good reason: At least 30 have left office since…
Cuomo and legislator pass fourth consecutive on-time state budget Watertown Daily Times April 3, 2014 Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature have again approved a budget…
N.Y. budget dips toe into reform The Journal News April 2, 2014 As one reader commented on lohud's Facebook page, "Election years are amazing!" That's an appropriate first impression of…
State ethics panel must complete its work Poughkeepsie Journal April 1, 2014 Under absolutely no circumstances should Gov. Andrew Cuomo dismantle a panel designed to root out public corruption in…
Cuomo's Swing and Miss Albany Times-Union April 1, 2014 On the opening day of baseball season, which was also the last day of New York’s state fiscal year, Gov. Andrew…