Advocates say public financing of campaigns could close corporate tax loopholes
A group pressing for public campaign financing has compiled a list of large corporations who gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to some New York lawmakers. They charge that the donations are...
View ArticleProtesters say Supreme Court ruling on campaign donations gives rich more power
Some central New Yorkers rallied last night to oppose yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down certain caps for individuals donating to political campaigns.
View ArticleCuomo far outraises GOP gubernatorial opponent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is already ahead of his Republican challenger in name recognition. Now, according to required campaign disclosure filings with the state Board of Elections, Cuomo is far ahead in...
View ArticleCuomo says campaign funds for criminal defense lawyer saves taxpayers money
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is using money from his $35 million campaign war chest to pay for a criminal defense lawyer in a federal probe of his office. Critics say while it’s legal to do so, it’s not an...
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