Reformers are rejoicing that Democratic leaders of the State Assembly and Senate are set to approve a passel of bills to increase voter participation and tighten campaign-finance laws. But there’s still a push to go further on some issues, including the creation of a public-matching system to finance campaigns. About 30 progressive activists rallied at the Capitol before lawmakers opened their sessions last week.They were part of the Fair Elections for New York coalition, a group of 175 labor unions, good-government advocates...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 13, 2019 17:00 UTC