New York State's Campaign Finance Problem and Climate Crisis Are Connected

If we want to pass climate policies that could actually help reverse the climate crisis, then we also need to fix our democratic system that gives too much power to wealthy donors and big polluters.

Connecticut is poised to undo a signature accomplishment—the Citizens Election Program. Facing budget cuts, some legislators in Connecticut have proposed allowing wealthy donors to, once again, dominate the state’s elections.

New York State’s Climate and Community Protection Act (CCPA) is a bold climate action policy for the people of New York.