WROC-TV is reporting Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation October 23, that restricts non-profit corporations from endorsing or opposing any political candidate. “For too long we have listened to the Trump administration threaten to remove common sense protections prohibiting tax exempt organizations from engaging in inappropriate political activities,” Cuomo said in a press release. “New Yorkers have a right to free and fair elections, and this law will further protect our democracy from unjustified interferences once and for all.” The bill codifies the Johnson Amendment federal restriction on non-profit corporations participating or intervening in political campaigns. The Johnson Amendment has been in place since 1954. There have been recent efforts by Congress to repeal the Johnson Amendment. The measure was applauded by the New York Council of Nonprofits. “This legislation was imperative to maintaining the integrity of — and the public’s trust in — the charitable community,” NYCON CEO Doug Sauer stated in a press release. Read the full story at RochesterFirst [dot] com.