New York’s new public campaign funding system on the books
On Sunday, December 22, 2019, the recommendations of the New York Public Campaign Financing Commission became law. Elements of the package will go into effect as early as next year.…
Good and bad outcomes from New York State election reform commission (Editorial)
The Newsday editorial board writes that “[t]he biggest win from the [Public Campaign Financing Commission’s] work is the creation of New York's first statewide public campaign financing system.” The system…
Time Running Out for Special Session
The New York state legislature has until December 22 to modify or reject the Public Campaign Financing Commission’s recommendations before they become law. As of publication, legislative leaders have not…
Lack Of Key Provision Could Sink New York Public Campaign Finance Plan In Court
The Public Campaign Financing Commission released its report to the governor and legislature earlier this week, which will create a public financing program for both statewide and legislative candidates unless…
Commission Sets Suggested Ballot Requirements, Donor Limits in Report
The commission tasked with designing a public financing program for New York state released its final recommendations on Sunday. The recommendations will have the force of law unless the legislature…
When the new campaign finance recommendations actually take effect
The implementation of the recommendations issued by the Public Campaign Financing Commission will take place at various stages over the next several years. While the ballot access measures will go…
Capitol Watch: Lawmakers Could Fine-Tune Public Funding Plan
The New York Public Campaign Financing Commission has until tomorrow, December 1, 2019, to issue its recommendations for a statewide public financing program. After a final meeting last Monday, New…
Public Campaign Financing Proposals Get Mixed Reviews
The New York Public Campaign Financing Commission took its final votes at its Monday working meeting. A majority of the commissioners approved a package that includes a match on small…
Everybody — except minor parties — gets something in campaign finance deal
Bill Mahoney of Politico covers the final working meeting of the Public Campaign Financing Commission, detailing the deliberations between the commissioners. Source: Politico Date: November 25, 2019 See full story…
Brennan Center Responds to New York State Public Financing Commission Vote and Draft Recommendations
The Public Campaign Financing Commission shared its draft recommendations during its November 25 meeting. Lawrence Norden, Director of the Election Reform Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, said the…