New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new "democracy agenda to protect election integrity, including a first-in-the-nation state law to require disclosures and disclaimers for online political ads. The legislative proposal, which is modeled upon the Honest Ads Act that Sunlight helped draft in Congress, would similarly expand the state's definition of political communication (electioneering) to include paid digital and Internet advertising, require platforms to maintain a public file of paid political ads, and make reasonable efforts to prevent foreign actors from buying ads.
Continue readingN.Y. attorney general probes Trump nonprofit, turns a blind eye to Clinton Foundation
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a Democrat, just confirmed his investigation into the Trump Foundation, but there is a glaring omission in his watchdog agenda: the Clinton Foundation.
Continue readingCuomo’s bill would help close New York’s infamous ‘LLC loophole’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for greater transparency in his state, specifically for LLCs.
Continue readingPRIDE Act highlights importance of criminal justice data standards
The PRIDE Act would encourage greater data collection on criminal justice across the U.S. and would make standardizing that data a priority.
Continue readingThe N.Y. state Senate’s new website: More than just a new paint job
The New York state Senate rolled out a new website last week that will please members of the chamber and the citizens who elect them.
Continue readingUsing microdata in criminal justice
While the collection and release of individual-level microdata is hotly debated across social disciplines, microdata has greatly improved outcomes and decision-making in criminal justice programs.
Continue readingGetting serious about protecting access to public email
If we do not wish to see our rights to public records entirely erode, now is the time to get serious about protecting public access to official public email.
Continue readingWhat’s missing from NYC’s updated Open Data Plan?
The 2014 updated plan, with removed datasets, mysterious additions, and zero explanation for overdue datasets has left us with updated questions.
Continue readingEnvironmental Defense Fund backs Republican in much-watched NY House race
A House race with a well-funded Democratic challenger in upstate New York has caused a split in the environmental community.
Continue readingQuestions remain for Mayday PAC
Mayday PAC reported $3.3 million dollars on hand at the beginning of July. The group's campaign kitty now stands at $7.7 million according to the group's website.
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