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Ethics 02.2.2015

Good Government Groups Call for Ethics and Rules Changes as Assembly Picks New Speaker

Today, representatives of New York's leading good government watchdog groups, the Brennan Center for Justice, Citizens Union, Common Cause/NY, the League of Women Voters and NYPIRG, responding to the disappointing process on display this past week leading to the selection of a new Assembly Speaker, urged the members of the Assembly to use this historic opportunity to pass long-overdue reforms that would transform how it conducts business.

Ethics 07.31.2014

Common Cause New York Calls for "ongoing public dialogue" from Governor on Moreland Commission

Public dialogue is what keeps our elected officials accountable, and the Governor must address voters' concerns about his conduct.

Money & Influence 07.29.2014

Cuomo Defends Panel Advice (Wall Street Journal)

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday defended his administration's treatment of an anti-corruption commission, saying his aides offered advice to investigators but that it operated with "total independence."

Ethics 07.23.2014

Common Cause/NY Statement in response to NYT - Cuomo's Office Hobbled State Ethics Inquiries

Common Cause/NY Statement in response to NYT - Cuomo's Office Hobbled State Ethics Inquiries

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