June 29, 2009 - A coalition of long-time reform organizations today released the outline of their plan to end the Senate stalemate. Citizens Union, Common Cause/NY, the League of Women Voters, and NYPIRG issued their plea as the state Senate entered its fourth week of gridlock.
June 18, 2009 - At its core, Councilpedia will be a wiki devoted to local elected officials. It will focus on the relationships between the 51 New York City Council members, borough presidents and citywide office holders, and their campaign donations and donors.
June 12, 2009 - Good Government Group calls for efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and parental participation in public education. Supports no fixed terms for pep members but proposes 90-day notice for removal.
May 18, 2009 - Structural change to election administration aimed at reforming arcane system.
Good Government Group releases a series of recommendations to improve voting and reform elections that can be made now without changing the state constitution.
April 4, 2009 - A regrettably closed-door process turned the December Doomsday Executive Budget proposal into a "Happy Days are Here Again" budget in April.
February 18, 2009 - Historic Good Government Group urges adoption of balanced package in whole because it shares the burden. Opposes Envisioned New Role for MTA Chair and Advocates Additional Measures on Public Reporting and Accountability.
February 17, 2009 - Business interests dominate campaign donations; real estate and health care industries biggest corporate campaign contributors. Civic groups call for public financing of elections and other campaign reforms.
February 13, 2009 - Historic Good-Government Organization supports Francisco Moya in Queens Council District 21, Geraldine Chapey in Queens Council District 32 and Deborah Rose in Staten Island Council District 49. Competitive contests exist in February 24th Special Election.
December 15, 2008 - Good Government Group issues recommendations to increase integrity, transparency, and efficiency of state budget process as Governor presents fiscal plan. Reform needed even more if public is to support budget decisions to deal with fiscal crisis.
October 31, 2009 - Good Government Group provided applications to the City Board of Elections; 40% were of college age New Yorkers, 14% were language interpreters.
October 28, 2009 - Historic Good-Government Organization supports Councilmember Addabbo in Queens State Senate Race and Incumbent Queens State Senator Frank Padavan. Announces support for thirteen State Legislative Candidates in November General Election.
May 8, 2008 - Historic Good Government Group far prefers a matching program over full financing; urges Governor and State Legislature to pass meaningful campaign finance reform legislation before session ends. Good Government Group believes matching program is best use of public funds because it still allows for voters to participate in democracy by making contributions throughout the course of a campaign.
April 15, 2008 - Supports CCRB assumption of prosecutorial role, expanded range of penalties, and establishing CCPC's enhanced role and permanence among eleven recommendations. Good Government Group believes reforms will increase accountability, transparency and strengthen public confidence in system of police discipline.
February 25, 2008 - On eve of State Senate Special Election, CU recommends special party primaries. Good Government Group also offers reforms on filling vacancies for State Comptroller and Attorney General, and Instant run-off voting and changes to residency requirements for City Council
November 6, 2007 - Report shows mishandling of ID requirements and affidavit ballots by poll workers, possibly disenfranchising legally registered voters.