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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NY: Campaign Finance Reform/Money in Pol

Aparte de sus electores, el Partido Republicano del condado de Nassau ha pedido al representante George Santos que renuncie a su cargo. Inicialmente, esto se basó en una investigación del New York Times que revelaba que Santos había fabricado partes de su currículum para ganar las elecciones. (Adobe Stock)
Rep. de Nueva York, George Santos, sobrevivió a votación de expulsión

La semana pasada, una votación para expulsar al representante de Nueva York, George Santos, de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados …

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Aside from his constituents, the Nassau County Republican Party has asked Rep. George Santos to resign from office. This was initially based on a New York Times investigation revealing Santos had fabricated portions of his résumé to win election. (Adobe Stock)
NY Rep. George Santos survives expulsion vote. Now what?

A vote to expel U.S. New York Rep. George Santos, R-Queens, from the House failed last week to reach the needed two-thirds majority. But his troubles …

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According to an analysis by the Brennan Center for Justice, the financial power of small donors could increase sevenfold, from 6% to 41% of all campaign funds through the Public Campaign Finance Program. (Adobe Stock)
Campaign Finance Program Facing Delays From NY Legislators

New York's Public Campaign Finance Program is facing delays from the very people who approved it - New York legislators. The program was approved by …

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Proposed reforms to New York's election laws include early voting, online and automatic registration, and more. (BigGirlCamera/Twenty20)
2019 Could Be the Year for NY Election Reform

NEW YORK – Good government groups are hopeful that the New York State Legislature finally will pass long overdue election law reforms. They …

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More than 30 New York state lawmakers have been forced from office for ethics violations or criminal convictions. (LoveBuiltLife/Pixabay)
Good-Government Groups Call for Contracting Reform in 2019

NEW YORK – Government watchdogs are urging New York State to finally pass legislation to fight corruption in state contracting. Massive …

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Every 20 years, New Yorkers can vote for or against holding a state constitutional convention. (Ron Cogswell/Flickr)
Voters to Decide on NY State Constitutional Convention

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, voters in New York will have the once-in-a-generation opportunity to vote for or against holding a state constitutional …

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In 2014, only 29 percent of eligible New York voters went to the polls, the 49th worst turnout in the nation. (Heather Katsoulis/Flickr)
NY Assembly Passes Package of Voting Reforms

ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Assembly last week approved nine bills to reform and modernize New York's outdated election system. If they …

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Watchdogs want hearings into allegations of the rigging of more than $1 billion in state contracts. (wadester16/Flickr)
Latest Corruption Scandal Spurs More Calls for Reform

ALBANY, N.Y. – Watchdog groups are in Albany today calling on legislative leaders to hold hearings on allegations of corruption in state …

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Researchers say spending the most money results in the most votes.(Pixabay)<br />
Researchers: Spending Most Money Results in Most Votes

NEW YORK – As public outrage over the influence of money in politics continues to grow – seen in both the Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump …

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo's bills cap LLC contributions at $5,000. (Gov. Andrew Cuomo/flickr.com)
Cuomo Moves to Close LLC Loophole

ALBANY, N.Y. - Governor Andrew Cuomo has introduced a package of bills to close a major loophole in New York state's campaign finance laws. The "LLC …

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Changes to New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) are being debated in Albany. (Nitant23/Wikimedia Commons)
Groups Oppose Changes to NYS FOIL Law

ALBANY, N.Y. - Advocates of greater government transparency in New York are opposing two proposed changes to the state's Freedom of Information Law…

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Ethics violations have forced 16 New York state legislators from office in the past five years. (Ron Cogswell/flickr.com)
Advocates Call for Action on Ethics Reform

ALBANY, N.Y. - Government-reform advocates want the state to hold public meetings on ethics reform. The former Senate majority leader and the former …

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