Campaign Finance Reform Gets New Life in New York State
With new State Senators who have voiced support for structural reform, there is a clear path to big changes in campaign finance law across the state, says Citizen Action Deputy…
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich Calls for Public Financing of Elections [Op-Ed]
For the first time in eight years, Democrats have gained control of the House and now have the opportunity to push forward an agenda aimed at restoring American democracy. Former…
Soros & Schwarz in Times-Union: A promise Cuomo can keep [Op-Ed]
A promise Cuomo can keep Jonathan Soros and Frederick A.O. Schwarz Albany Times-Union March 22, 2014 The stage is set for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to finally deliver on his longstanding promise to…
Democrat & Chronicle: Final push needed on campaign finance reform [Editorial]
Final push needed on campaign finance reform Democrat & Chronicle March 21, 2014 As he prepares to seek reelection this year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has more than $33 million in his…
Brune & Weiss in the Poughkeepsie Journal: N.Y. campaign finance reform bill must be passed [Op-Ed]
N.Y. campaign finance reform bill must be passed Poughkeepsie Journal Michael Brune and Marc Weiss March 13, 2014 People across New York understand that the state legislature in Albany operates…
Cuomo to include public campaign finance in budget proposal
Cuomo to include public campaign finance in budget proposal New York NOW January 21, 2014 A Cuomo Administration official says the Governor will ask for funding in his budget plan…
The Nation Lists The Key Elements in the Fight for Public Financing
All Eyes on New York: An Unlikely Coalition Pushes Cuomo to Make Good on Public Finance The Nation By Ilyse Hogue April 24, 2012 We must reconnect the people to…
Michael J. Petro Explains Why Business Community Supports Reform
At a recent Brennan Center event, panelists offered a variety of valuable perspectives on the urgent need for New York State to adopt public financing and comprehensive campaign finance reform.…