State now says counties can hire fired NYS Corrections Officers for jobs at local jails
Thousands of corrections officers staged the strike in violation of the state's Taylor Law and approximately 2,000 of them ...
Justices Seem Likely to Uphold Louisiana Map With 2 Majority-Black Districts
A majority of the court appeared skeptical of a challenge to Louisiana’s voting map. The challengers had argued the state ...
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Court strikes down NYC law allowing noncitizen voting; Holden calls it a ‘victory for election integrity’
Council Member Robert Holden praised a March 20 decision by the New York State Court of Appeals striking down New York City's ...
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Maps: Where does NY stand when it comes to excessive drinkers?
"Excessive drinking" includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, drinking while pregnant, and underage drinking, according to the CDC.
‘Buckle Up’: In Montana, Republican Lawmakers Target the Judiciary
Republicans in Montana and other states complain that liberal judges are tossing out the laws they pass. Now, conservative ...
New York’s top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote
New York state’s top court has put an end to New York City’s effort to empower noncitizens to vote in municipal elections ...
Lawmakers From Western New York and Downstate Say Shakeup of Judicial Districts Is Needed
Proposals to realign New York judicial districts are on the table in the Lower Hudson Valley and Rochester areas, while ...