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.…
Public campaign financing in 2018 reduced influence of large donors, report shows
Maplight released a report on the impact of public financing on Berkeley’s most recent local elections. The report found that the city’s Fair Elections program had a profound impact on…
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…
Baltimore ready to join the movement for public election financing
On Monday, the Baltimore City Council passed legislation to create a public financing program for local elections. Unless the mayor rejects the bill – a reportedly unlikely scenario - the…
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…