NY Democrats blink as controversial state election bill affecting Rep. Stefanik seat declared dead: reports
The bill sought to give Gov. Kathy Hochul the power to merge election dates, leading minority party lawmakers like New York state Sen. Rob Ortt to rail against it as an affront to voters in the rural,
Democrats withdraw bill to delay NY special elections, fill Stefanik seat
A bill introduced Friday to delay special elections in New York state is now dead.Democrats chose to kill the legislation on Monday, hours before it would have
Special Election Delay Bill Withdrawn
A bill to delay special elections to the general election in November has been withdrawn in the New York State Legislature. Jamie DeLine takes a look at the bill.
NY GOP fumes Dems ‘could give a s---’ about democracy as Stefanik seat targeted in new bill
A bill seeking to give Gov. Kathy Hochul the power to merge election dates led minority party lawmakers like New York state Sen. Rob Ortt to rail against it as an affront to voters in the rural, red North Country.
NYS bill to delay state, congressional special elections until November pulled for now
Kathy Hochul persuaded the State Legislature to delay any action on the proposal. The bill would require all special elections to fill vacated state and congressional seats to be held on Election Day in November.
New York Republicans react to removal of election delay bill
Expectations were high for the New York Jets entering the 2024 season as Aaron Rodgers returned from a torn Achilles that cost him essentially the entire 2023 campaign. But despite a fairly productive season in Update: The second wave on Wednesday is expected to be more substantial.
Democrats abandon effort to delay special election for Stefanik seat
Democrats in the state Legislature on Monday abruptly killed legislation that would have changed the rules for scheduling special elections in New York — a move that Republicans had alleged was being considered to try and weaken the GOP’s thin majority in Congress.
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New York lawmakers introduce bill to delay special election
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New York Republicans react to removal of special election delay bill
The legislation, which was introduced by New York lawmakers over the weekend, was quickly dismissed by Monday afternoon. It comes as the seat is expected to be vacated by Republican Congresswoman ...
Former state senator named EPA regional administrator
A former state senator who represented parts of Delaware County has been appointed as the regional administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced in ...
New York lawmakers moving to deny House GOP a key vote
New York Democrats are poised to delay until November the special election to fill Rep. Elise Stefanik’s House seat — a move ...