Opinion: America needs voting reform before next election
Since late February, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has led a group of legislators in reintroducing the Voter Empowerment Act.
NY lawmakers want state to defray cost of early voting
New York lawmakers want the state to kick in some money to help local governments pay for the rollout of early voting.
Assembly budget proposal helps prevent another local government mandate.
Voting is a fundamental right and an essential part of our democracy, but regrettably, far too many registered voters don’t participate in elections due to time constraints. For the average New Yorker…
NY lawmakers want state to cover cost of early voting
New York lawmakers want the state to kick in some money to help local governments pay for the rollout of early voting.
Rally urges state to help with early voting costs
Lawmakers, election commissioners and activists gathered at City Hall on Friday to rally for state funding to help counties shoulder the hefty cost of buying new equipment for poll stations and…
Early voting rally draws regional support, call for funding
The state legislature has voted to move up the annual primary election from September to June, consolidating the state and federal primaries, and to allow for nine days of early voting…
Yates County sends messages to N.Y. state officials
Yates County Legislators are sending messages to state lawmakers about landfills, the state budget, and funding for voting reforms.
LETTER: NY making progress toward voting reforms
I am writing to support proper funding for early voting start-up and implementation in New York.
NY Assembly budget plan includes aid to counties for early voting
The state Assembly has made establishing early voting a priority in its one-house budget proposal. The budget plan released by the Democratic majority late Monday contains…
Guest Column: Voting reform necessary for the North Country
Our system of democracy is based on the idea that every voice and opinion has value and should be represented. It is through the honored tradition of elections that every citizen has the ability…