Say what, Now? Tax payer funded campaign?

[Jmac00]

With the budget deadline looming we shouldn't be considering a plan to force taxpayers to subsidize political campaigns.

https://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2...Ibs-xhhW2n_XTwvAljDByCgzusjJ_99Da4ypFn392LiRI

wouldn't a Tax payer funded political campaign be against the law? Wouldn't this be using tax payer money for personal gain?