Opinion: Time to get voting rights right in NYS
Time to make more history in Albany. The legislative session that opened Wednesday was the first with a woman at the helm of one of New York’s two legislative bodies.
What's Inside (And Left Out) Of NY's Historic Voting Reform Package
On Monday, New York State Senate majority leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the first Democrat to hold the position since 2010, will introduce a package of highly-anticipated voting reform bills with her Assembly counterpart, Speaker Carl Heastie.
The Law That Just Passed In New York Is A Huge Win For Voting Rights
Despite its progressive reputation, New York has long had some of the most restrictive voting laws in the country. That will soon change.
Opinion: Go the distance on civic reform: New York is taking strong steps for the first time in a generation; it must finish the job
Stop the presses: Albany is doing something right. And no, that’s not a typo. Today, legislators will likely enact a slew of election reforms to bring New York in line with the rest of the country.
NY Legislative Leader: Democrats Ready to Pass Voting Reform Ahead of a Budget
The now fully-Democratic state legislature is not dawdling when it comes to passing new legislation. In a radio interview, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said he wants to make it easier for New Yorkers to cast their ballots.
It Looks Like New York Is Actually Going To Get Some Voting Reforms
New York lawmakers say they plan to pass a number of voting reforms on Monday, a move that would bring long-sought change to a state where advocates say election rules are antiquated and the state’s elections are dysfunctional.
Reaction generally positive to possible voting changes
New York Lawmakers and voters cheered state plans to change voting laws, including the prospect of early voting, in the 2019 legislative session. "What we've seen, unfortunately, our laws keep peoples away from…
NY Legislature to take up early voting, easier registration
The Senate and Assembly both plan to take up a package of election and voting reform bills on Monday, the first full day of the 2019 legislative session. The quick timing reflects the importance of the changes, as well as the deep frustration that New York has lagged other states in modernizing their election laws.
Georgia’s Surprising Lesson for Voting Rights in New York
It is harder to vote in New York than in Georgia. Really. Georgia - a state whose ruling government is passionately committed to voter suppression - provides three weeks of…
Editorial: Time to get voting rights right
History was made last week in Albany. Time to make some more. The legislative session that opened Wednesday was the first to feature a woman at the helm of one of New York’s two legislative bodies.