Busy week in Albany to include early voting measures , transgender rights
The Democratic led New York State legislature is set for a big week. Action is planned for Monday to implement early voting in the state…
Cuomo, Legislature begin work on agenda they promised
Democratic lawmakers, who control the Senate and the Assembly, are wasting no time moving long-stalled progressive measures through the Legislature.
Early voting, Election Day registration part of proposed changes to N.Y. voting laws
New York State's record for voter turnout has historically been one of the worst in the nation, which has been attributed to laws that have made it difficult to vote. If the newly-powerful Democratic leaders have their way…
Early Voting and Other Election Reforms Coming to New York
For years, the ways in which voters in New York have been stymied by the state’s antiquated voting laws have stood in stark contrast to the state’s liberal reputation.
Should New York Make It Easier To Vote? [POLL]
With a new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and the New York state Senate, legislative sights are being turned toward voting reform. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has in the past proposed a series of…
Legislature to tackle electoral reform on Monday
Legislators in both houses are scheduled to vote on a flurry of bills meant to expand ballot access on Monday, the session's second day.
Letter: Voting reform in New York
To vote is a hard won American right that is the foundation of our republic. Unfortunately, our state is ranked 41st in the nation for voter turnout at elections as announced by the New York Senate on May 1, 2018.
Young named ranking member of Senate Elections, Ethics committees
State Senator Catharine Young (R, C, I – Olean) has been appointed to a high ranking leadership post within the New York State Senate Republican Conference. She has also been designated as the ranking Republican member of two committees, Elections and Ethics and Internal Governance.
NYS Legislature has unique opportunity to fix Albany (Editorial)
The New York state Legislature convenes Wednesday for its 2019 session. Will it be a new day in Albany, where one-party control of both houses and the Executive Chamber…
Voting Reform Among Top Legislative Priorities for NY Lawyer Groups
The New York State Bar Association and New York City Bar Association plan to make voting reforms, like early voting and same-day registration, among their top priorities on which to lobby state lawmakers during this…