In a move that is likely to reignite the debate over campaign finance reform in New York, a group of Republican lawmakers in the state have introduced a bill aimed at countering a recent decision by the state's Board of Elections. The board had denied Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman public campaign matching funds, a move that has been met with criticism from Republicans who argue it is an example of unfair treatment by the state's Democratic-dominated election officials. The new bill, which has yet to be made public, is expected to address the decision and potentially pave the way for Blakeman to receive the matching funds he had been seeking. As the battle over campaign finance reform continues to heat up in New York, this latest development is sure to draw attention from politicians and voters alike.
N.Y. GOP lawmakers introduce bill in response to state board denying Bruce Blakeman public campaign matching funds Spectrum News
