Under the new statewide public campaign finance program, candidates who run for state office like Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to reckon with much lower contribution limits. Under the new statewide public campaign finance program, candidates who run for state office like Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to reckon with much lower contribution limits.

What you need to know about New York’s new statewide public campaign finance program

Policy

What you need to know about New York’s new statewide public campaign finance program

Under the new statewide public campaign finance program, candidates who run for state office like Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to reckon with much lower contribution limits.

The new system promises to bring some big changes, including lower contribution limits.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis
  • December 2, 2022
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A year has passed since the governor made a commitment to ending the sexually transmitted disease, and HIV advocacy groups are demanding action.

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Dec 6, 9:00 am ET
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2022 Government Modernization Summit
 
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Dec 13, 9:00 am ET
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Building Bridges: A discussion of top issues for New York’s diverse interfaith community
 
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2022 Government Modernization Summit
 
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