Sentences with phrase «change campaign finance»

On a parallel track, the governor confirmed that he's talking with legislative leaders about a reform package that could change campaign finance laws.

Legislators change campaign finance laws so they can legally launder money between sources, while retaining all of the rules and regulations that make their funding sources appear innocent.

«You need people in office who are going to use their best judgment in office,» Cuomo said on WNYC this morning, «because you're not going to change the campaign finance system because of Citizens United.»

Nevertheless, Astorino disagreed with the concept of changing campaign finance laws to cap contributions or spending.

Asked if he would support changing campaign finance law to prevent businesses that do business with the city from donating to political campaigns (a law doing just this is in place in NYC) Commisso said, «Campaign finance reform at all levels of government has to be looked at.

In 2010, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that dramatically changed campaign finance laws, removing the cap on what outside groups, like the NRA, can spend to influence elections.

This isn't a substitute for actually changing the campaign finance system, as Teachout understands well; her lead proposal is public financing for all elections.

Dems do it too although not to the same extent — but the point is, we need to change the campaign financing system so that none of them have to depend on these foreign entities for money — it undermines American security, among other things.

It's easy to see why incumbent legislators are resistant to proposals like limiting their outside income or changing a campaign finance system that provides an edge to incumbents.

At the time, few fully appreciated how the legislation would change the political landscape, but you can read more about the Democrats successful effort to destroy Connecticut's campaign finance law in the June 2013 CTNewsJunkie article entitled, «Malloy Signs Bill Changing Campaign Finance Reforms of 2005.»

Not exact matches

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of the most revered figures of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle and a key backer of the divestment campaign that helped end the system, was an early backer of fossil fuel divestment and said in 2014: «People of conscience need to break their ties with corporations financing the injustice of climate change.»

The U.K.'s challenges are somewhat different from Canada's: as a result of the Conservative Party's austerity campaign, the U.K.'s economy has suffered more than Canada's, which has taken more of a Keynesian approach; and the City, as London's financial hub is known, has had a reputation for a much looser approach to regulation than that found in either Canada or the U.S. Tal says the U.K.'s finance sector has to change and he expects Carney will attempt to move it in the direction of greater regulation.

More broadly, the past two years have brought significant change in how campaigns are financed in general.

But so many other dimensions of history, law, human rights, justice, finance, and climate change motivate the campaign to halt the Dakota Access pipeline.

While Mr. Booi's column focused on provincial campaign finance changes, there is no reason why they also can not be extended to municipal election campaigns.

Not surprisingly, Wesfarmers finance director Terry Bowen has called for an education campaign before AASB 16 Leases comes in so investors and analysts can understand the impact of the changes.

Also on the NYC Indy Party reform to - do list: Initiative and referendum, term limits for legislators, letting voters change their enrollment after a one - month waiting period, nonpartisan administration of the Board of Elections, nonpartisan redistricting and campaign finance reform.

Her win today is an unmistakable mandate to work to change the broken campaign finance laws that have shut out the voices of regular New Yorkers.»

Kaminsky, meanwhile, released a five - point ethics reform platform that include bans on lawmakers earning outside income, expanding penalties for corruption, campaign finance law changes and enhancing the powers of local district attorneys.

The Senate Democrats are again trying to use a 2009 chamber rule change to their advantage in hopes of forcing a public hearing on their reform agenda, which is contained in five ethics and campaign finance - related bills.

She'll also hit on themes Democrats have raised in the campaign, including the cost of corruption to taxpayers and the need to approve anti-corruption and campaign finance law changes in the chamber.

De Blasio will use the first State of the City address of his second term to announce a plan to change the City Charter as a way to improve the city's campaign finance system.

Cuomo has said he favors campaign - finance changes and told lawmakers at his State of the State address on Jan. 4 he would send them a bill this year on the issue, though no measure has emerged.

On changes to the state's campaign finance laws, Skelos indicated he would be open to reforms that did not include a public financing system that is modeled after the New York City system.

Democratic lawmakers in the state Senate on Tuesday called for a suite of election law changes that are designed to make it easier to vote, strengthen disclosure for campaign finance laws and close loopholes in the law.

The good - government group Common Cause vehemently disagreed with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's assertion on Monday in a radio interview that the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case made it impossible for major campaign - finance law changes.

Kaine will try to score points with millennial voters on issues like climate change and student debt, and with moderate independents on infrastructure and campaign finance reform, while addressing Hispanic concerns on immigration and health care.

People close to the party say its leaders hoped to use the endorsement as leverage to extract a promise from Cuomo — for instance, a major change to campaign finance law that could tilt the balance away from wealthy individuals and businesses.

The measure would make changes to the state's lobbying laws, campaign finance limits for state legislative candidates, and legislative redistricting process.

On Thursday, five government watchdog groups joined together to call for sweeping ethics and campaign finance changes based on revelations exposed during the Percoco trial.

Many proposals to «fix corruption» focus on creating a taxpayer - funded campaign finance system, similar to New York City's, and do not address changes necessary for true reform and parity amongst all parties impacted by elections.

The governor had proposed in his budget sweeping changes in the state's campaign finance system: lower contribution limits, more expensive disclosures, enhanced enforcement, and a voluntary system of public financing.

«It's not going to change until we reform the campaign finance laws.»

To address what he called «the stranglehold that political contributions have on our government,» the Attorney General's plan also includes fundamental changes to New York State's campaign finance system:

Single - payer health care, progressive housing policies, changes to campaign finance and redistricting laws that have suppressed the vote — these are all issues a Democratic state government could tackle.

In an email to supporters de Blasio's finance director wrote: «Our Republican Tea Party opponents are willing to spend whatever it takes to disrupt this campaign and distort Bill's vision for bold progressive change.

According to recent news reports, Governor Cuomo is considering seeking changes in New York's campaign finance laws.

In a victory for reformers, campaign finance reform is high on the list, along with other progressive initiatives such as raising the minimum wage and changing New York City's «stop and frisk» policy.

The make up of the state Senate has not changed from last year, and the GOP still opposes public financing of campaigns, calling it a waste of the taxpayer's money.

Lerner said the lawmakers left in Albany need to make changes like limiting or banning outside income and closing campaign finance loopholes.

ALBANY — The end of session reform package passed by lawmakers early Saturday morning includes a dozen changes to the state's campaign finance system, lobbying law, and constitution.

One of New York's leading champions of reform, Kavanagh is an outspoken advocate for changing the culture in Albany, fixing New York's broken election and campaign finance systems, and standing up to special interests.

The Democratic mayor fully empaneled the commission last month to consider changes to the City Charter with a focus on campaign finance and election reforms.

«If society wishes to change this system, then public campaign finance should be the topic of conversation rather than to throw mud at the present lawful process.»

Finally, besides being a huge upgrade of the existing state technology, the open campaign system can be easily adapted to accommodate other long - overdue changes to the state's campaign finance system.

These proposals, along with ethics and campaign finance reform legislation passed by the Assembly, demonstrate the strong commitment of the Assembly majority to making positive change in Albany, and I thank Assembly Members Pretlow, Kavanagh and the other members of the Workgroup for the many hours they put into this most important effort.»

«Without changes to the ethics and campaign finance systems, no real changes will occur.

Also, since circumstances have changed in the campaign finance arena, the advocates are no longer willing to accept half a loaf when it comes to a publicly funded system.

Teachout herself donated $ 500 to the super PAC Friends of Democracy, which was formed in an effort to elected candidates supportive of campaign finance law changes.

Wilson is unknown to 85 percent of voters, but that could change if he goes on the air in a big way (something he can certainly afford, as illustrated by his first campaign finance report).