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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: Civic Engagement & Voting

A poll by Pew Research showed 85% of Americans are unfamiliar with their state's legislative redistricting process. Even so, 24% said they are dissatisfied with how it is being handled. (Adobe Stock)
Gov. Hochul signs new NY congressional maps into law

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new congressional maps into law. The move comes a few days after Democrats in the legislature rejected maps drawn by …

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Las encuestas muestran que alrededor del 85% de los estadounidenses no están familiarizados con el proceso legislativo de redistribución de distritos de su estado. Aun así, el 24% dice estar insatisfecho con la forma en que se está manejando. (Adobe Stock)
Gobernadora Hochul promulga nuevos mapas del Congreso de Nueva York

La gobernadora de Nueva York, Kathy Hochul, promulgó nuevos mapas del Congreso. Esto se produce unos días después de que los demó…

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Los estudios muestran que la redistribución de distritos a través de una comisión independiente, en lugar de un organismo político, está relacionada con la llegada de políticos más eficaces al Congreso. (Adobe Stock)
Mapas redibujados del Congreso de NY son injustos para votantes minoritarios

Los activistas de Nueva York están expresando serias preocupaciones sobre los nuevos mapas del Congreso del estado. El año pasado, el …

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Studies show redistricting through an independent commission, instead of a political body, is linked to more effective politicians being sent to Congress. (Adobe Stock)
Activists: Redrawn NY congressional maps unfair to minority voters

New York activists are voicing serious concerns about the state's new congressional maps. The state's top court ordered new voting-district maps to …

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Un informe de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de 2023 encuentra que cerca del 60% de las personas discapacitadas trabajan en la industria de servicios, un porcentaje más alto que la comunidad no discapacitada. Un proyecto de ley de Nueva York podría ayudar a estos y muchos otros trabajadores con discapacidades a mantenerse a salvo del robo de salarios. (Adobe Stock)
Defensores de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad en NY enfrentan una 'montaña' de barreras

Los defensores de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad en Nueva York están trabajando para romper barreras en numerosas áreas legis…

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Polls show New York 3rd District residents trust Democrat Thomas Suozzi with protecting democracy, abortion rights, and making Congress work effectively. But they trust Republican Mazi Pilip to address the migrant crisis and American policy on the Israel-Hamas War. (Adobe Stock)
Special election held for New York’s 3rd Congressional District

Tomorrow is the special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District to replace George Santos. The candidates are Democrat Thomas Suozzi…

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New York has made strides in voter access through the June 2022 enactment of The New York Voting Rights Act. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)
New York Senate pushes for more ballot access

Just a week into the legislative session, New York lawmakers are moving to uphold democracy and expand voting rights. The state Senate passed a …

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Nueva York ha logrado avances en el acceso de los votantes mediante la promulgación en junio de 2022 de la Ley de Derecho al Voto de Nueva York. (vesperstock/Adobe Stock)
Senado de Nueva York impulsa un mayor acceso a las boletas

Apenas una semana después de la sesión legislativa, los legisladores de Nueva York están tomando medidas para defender la democracia y …

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An environmental assessment of New York City's congestion pricing finds the Bronx could see increased soot from diverted traffic. This will come from the 700 more trucks entering the borough each day. The MTA says it's prepared to spend $130 million to mitigate these impacts. (Adobe Stock)
NYC 'congestion pricing' faces massive backlash

New York City's "congestion pricing" plan is set to start later this year, despite widespread opposition. The plan calls for drivers entering …

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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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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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A Brennan Center for Justice report finds 58% of early voting polling places surveyed didn't have proper signs prohibiting parking in access aisles for wheelchair users to get in and out of their cars at parking spaces. (Adobe Stock)
NY disability advocates want more accessible polling places

New York disability rights advocates are working to make polling places more accessible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds 25% …

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