Bergen County recently joined the numerous counties in New Jersey in restricting government contracting opportunities for business entities that make political contributions.  Bergen’s “pay-to-play” ordinance went into effect on January 1, 2012. Under the Ordinance, covered individuals or entities may … Continue reading →

New York may soon set the record in moving from no regulation to overregulation in a bureaucratic nanosecond. The NY State Board of Elections recently proposed for public comment rules on “Disclosure of Independent Expenditures”, pursuant to last year’s legislative … Continue reading →

Last year Governor Cuomo’s state of the state address advocated public financing of State elections. The Governor renewed his call for campaign finance reform yesterday, this time at length and with details. Specifically: “It’s time we make sure that all … Continue reading →