But he also said that «fundamental» reform should include a voluntary system of public financing. (timesunion.com)
The NU controversy has helped to keep that phrase in the public discussion, at a time when critics have said the state's system of public financing for campaigns — providing millions of taxpayer dollars to candidates, to keep special - interest money out of the political process — is being undermined by an influx of contractor money. (courant.com)
Democratic Assembly Speaker Silver and Independent Democratic Conference Senate Co-Leader Klein have both said they support comprehensive campaign finance reforms, including a voluntary system of public financing of elections. (wamc.org)