Testimony of Reinvent Albany for the Joint Legislative Hearing on General Government Reject Proposals to Reduce Comptroller’s Contract Oversight  Fund COELIG to Modernize Its Technology & Streamline Financial Disclosure Statements   February 11, 2026   Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on General Government Executive budget issues. Reinvent Albany advocates for open, accountable […]

MEMO OF SUPPORT   S8934 (Liu)   Allows new mayors to decide whether to continue lame-duck charter commissions   TITLE OF BILL An act to amend the municipal home rule law, in relation to revision of a city charter; and to provide for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT […]

As part of our advocacy for open, accountable NY government, Reinvent Albany reissued memos of support for the following bills: We urge the Legislature to pass these bills.

February 5, 2026 Governor Kathy HochulNew York State Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-CousinsNew York State Senate Speaker Carl HeastieNew York State Assembly Minority Leader Robert OrttNew York State Senate Minority Leader William BarclayNew York State Assembly Re: Fully fund the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government with $9.1 million, and use new fees to fund […]