06.20.19 |
The new measure would make registering to vote an "opt-out" program as opposed to "opt-in." AVR would allow eligible New Yorkers to register to vote when they interact with a government agency, such as the DMV--streamlining the process, and...
06.19.19 |
The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously approved the measure Tuesday, which gives drivers 24 hours after a storm to clean their cars and trucks. Police could pull drivers over if their vehicle pose a threat to people or property.
06.19.19 |
The state legislative session is "supposed" to end today, but Democratic lawmakers are making a midnight push to pass a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. Republican Assemblyman Phil Palmesano notes, "no one wants to talk about the...
06.18.19 |
The bill's sponsor sees no potential problems with the Greenlight Law. Yet, skeptics are worried about fraud and abuse. Republicans don't believe immigrants should be rewarded for being in the country, illegally. Democrats argue the law will...
06.18.19 |
Ashley Garecht met Monday with lawmakers asking for their support of a measure targeting the four-term Philadelphia Democrat. Representative Jerry Knowles of Schuylkill County, has introduced a resolution that calls on the House leadership to...
06.17.19 |
13 Brave individuals are needed to sing the National Anthem every morning of the annual event at Chevy Court in Syracuse as part of the fair's Star Spangled Challenge." You can go to the New York State Fair website for details. This year's fair...
06.14.19 |
The spending plan is due at the end of the month. Lawmakers could act to increase the minimum wage. First Lady Francis Wolf wishes they would. Wolf says 89% of people on minimum wage are adults and most of them are women. The first lady says...
06.14.19 |
Governor Cuomo signed the controversial bill into law last night that repeals the exemption which allowed parents of children to cite their religious beliefs to opt a kid out of the vaccines required for school enrollment. Religious exemption...
06.13.19 |
The measure that recently passed the GOP-controlled General Assembly doubles a tax credit for families to send their children to private schools in under-performing districts. Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute says needy...
06.13.19 |
Governor Cuomo says a nationwide measles outbreak demands action for public health. But, Jason McGuire with New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, thinks this move is a "huge" mistake because such a move would infringe on people's rights. New...
