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Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal was just one of the elected officials who rallied before the Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing, arguing the task should be handled by lawmakers.

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Takeaways from the first Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing

The biggest fight? The future of fusion voting.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Bill de Blasio’s rough start to the week

Recent reports accuse the New York City mayor of conflicts of interest and abuse of city resources.

By EMMA BOLTON

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign contributions draw scrutiny

Fundraising from firms with business before state agencies is legal, but some criticize the practice.

By EMMA BOLTON

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One of Alessandra Biaggi's first actions as a state Senator was to convene on sexual harassment — Albany's first in decades.

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Stopping sexual harassment, cleaning up Albany, taking on Trump – and more

State lawmakers are tackling a broad range of issues in Albany.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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President Donald Trump during at a press conference in the East Room of the White House.

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How Albany is going after Trump’s taxes

A state bill that could force Trump to release his tax returns is not the first effort

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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New York senate Independent Democratic Conference leader Jeff Klein in 2016

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Should accused sexual harassers be hired in politics?

Former state Sen. Jeff Klein is just the most recent accused New York pol to get a lobbying job. Some say that’s wrong.

By DAVID COLON

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Biaggi looks to revive state Senate Ethics Committee

The freshman will chair the moribund committee and actually hold hearings.

By DAVID CRUZ

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Alain Kaloyeros, the ex-president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute, arrives for his sentencing at Manhattan Federal court.

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Why the Buffalo Billion bid-rigging scandal hasn’t changed anything

With Democrats in charge, reforms aren’t a priority in 2019.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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What will a pay raise cost New York lawmakers?

Compensation Committee demands limits to outside income, but will that stick?

By ZACH WILLIAMS

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New York City Council chambers at City Hall

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Which New York City Council member is under investigation?

The body is looking into “disorderly behavior” of a member, but won’t say who.

By JEFF COLTIN

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