Sentences with phrase «at public financing of political campaigns»

As Liz noted in the Morning Memo earlier, the pro-business group Unshackle Upstate in Rochester released a report that takes a critical look at public financing of political campaigns.

Protesters barred from the Senate Elections Committee hearing this morning taking a critical look at public financing of political campaigns sought to make themsevles heard as much as possible.

Liberals remain skeptical, however, Cuomo is truly on their side, pointing to what they see as half - hearted attempts at public financing of political campaigns and flipping control of the Senate to his own party.

Not exact matches

Fair Elections for New York, one of the groups pushing for establishment of a public campaign finance system, is hosting a free screening tonight of «Pricele $ $,» a documentary that looks at the pervasive nature of political cash and its power in shaping policy at the national level.

The governor is already running smack into a wall of opposition in the Senate, where Republicans (and at least one Democrat) don't want to hold a vote on a measure to strengthen abortion laws or allow for the public financing of political campaigns.

Hundreds gathered at the state Capitol to rally for public financing of political campaigns.

Cuomo on Saturday was endorsed by the labor - backed WFP and at the same time announced his support for a Democratic takeover of the Senate, as well as a package of liberal measures including the public financing of political campaigns.

Larry Norden, senior counsel at the Brennan Center lauded the benefits of campaign finance reform, presenting original research that indicates how small donor matching and public funding of elections has increased political participation and competition in New York City elections.

At the very least, passage of the public financing of political campaigns will be an heavier lift.

The campaign finance reform world has turned to the LLC loophole this year after attempts at broader reforms — such public financing of political campaigns — has seemingly dropped off the radar following Republicans gaining full control of the Senate.

Nevertheless, Klein has come under criticism from liberals and other advocacy organizations for the Senate's failure to pass measures aimed at strengthening abortion rights, the DREAM Act and the full public financing of political campaigns.

Look at Cuomo's statements on public financing of political campaigns, or the Dream Act.

Speaking at the Democratic Rural Conference this month, Cuomo called on lawmakers to approve the package, along with the Dream Act and public financing of political campaigns.

Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol Wednesday to rally for public financing of political campaigns.

A statewide public financing system to elevate average New Yorkers» voices in our elections, buttressed by other comprehensive reforms — like lower limits on how much one person can contribute to a political candidate (now at an outrageous $ 60,800 for statewide candidates per election cycle) and strong independent enforcement of campaign finance laws — will reduce the power of big money special interests.

Until we insist on political party finance reform or at least boycott the parties that are the greatest beneficiaries of the theft of public funds, we will be fooling ourselves for believing the anti-corruption campaigns of our experienced politicians.

New Yorkers also gave a thumbs up to other items on the governor's agenda, including the raising the minimum wage, at 83 % to 15 %, and public financing of political campaigns at 59 % to 36 %.