New York | Public Campaign

Jun27

New York Attorney General Launches Probe Into Contributions To Tax Exempt Groups

Submitted by John Papagiannis on Jun 27, 2012

The New York Times reports today on New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's launch of an investigation into contributions made to tax exempt groups that are heavily involved in political campaigns. The story notes that reform groups have pushed the FEC and the IRS for years to take action, to no avail.

Jun13

New York Enviros: "the greatest threat to our environment here in New York may be an unlikely suspect: big money."

Submitted by John Papagiannis on Jun 13, 2012

The Atlantic Chapter of Sierra Club and WE ACT for Environmental Justice have a compelling op-ed today in Newsday calling for the state legislature to act on Fair Elections legislation that is currently before both houses.

The groups note that they seldom stray from purely environmental issues, but that the big money influence, particularly in the "fracking" fight, has become too much to ignore.

Apr24

An Unlikely Coalition in New York Pushes Cuomo on Public Finance

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Apr 24, 2012

Public Campaign Board Member Ilyse Hogue has a piece in The Nation today discussing the push for Fair Elections in New York. She notes that the coalition that has come together in support of the proposed reform is a unique and well-rounded collection of individuals.

Apr20

Public Campaign's Nick Nyhart and Citizen Action NY's Karen Scharff Talk Fair Elections on The Capitol Pressroom

Submitted by John Papagiannis on Apr 20, 2012

It's been a busy week for the campaign to bring Fair Elections to New York. Public Campaign President Nick Nyhart, along with Citizen Action New York's Executive Director Karen Scharff appeared on the radio yesterday to talk about the major campaign to bring Fair Elections to state legislative races. You can listen to their appearance here.

Apr19

Clips Round-up for 4/19/12

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Apr 19, 2012

Campaign Finance/Fair Elections
Ithaca Journal: Groups push for public financing of campaigns in NY

Apr18

Momentum is Building in New York

Submitted by Adam Smith on Apr 18, 2012

On Monday, we reported that the New York Times editorial board urged Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) and the legislature to pass Fair Elections legislation. This morning, there are three more important stories on efforts there.

First, from the Associated Press, national organizations are engaging their New York activists on this issue:

Apr16

Albany Can Kick the Money Habit

Submitted by mrober@publicampaign.org on Apr 16, 2012

This weekend the New York Times editorial page urged Gov. Cuomo and the New York legislature to move forward with Fair Elections:

Apr13

The Chronicles of Money, Politics, and a New York State of Mind

Submitted by John Papagiannis on Apr 13, 2012

Here's a recap of Public Campaign and Public Campaign Action Fund's (PCAF) work from March 26 through April 13, 2012.

Apr12

Front Page Fair Elections Story in New York Times!

Submitted by John Papagiannis on Apr 12, 2012

The New York Times has a front page story today on the effort to bring Fair Elections to New York State legislative races. The story focuses on "an unusual and well-heeled coalition, trying to tap public anger over the flood of money into politics, (who are) pushing to enact a public financing system for elections in New York State."

Apr11

Clips round up for 4/11/2012

Submitted by John Papagiannis on Apr 11, 2012

Morning must-read: "House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., may have irritated members of his conference by donating to an anti-incumbent super PAC before the Illinois primary, but Rep.