A bill approved by state lawmakers to shrink New York City class sizes would cost millions, and its passage reignited a longstanding debate about whether the move would help students as intended.
Tag: State Legislatures
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New York Tightens Its Strict Gun Laws in Democratic Show of Force
State lawmakers passed a package of gun-safety bills, and were set to approve measures to broaden abortion protections as their 2022 session drew to a close.
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Florida Supreme Court Turns Down DeSantis Voting Map Challenge
The court’s refusal means that the November elections will most likely be based on legislative maps a lower court said illegally diluted the power of Black voters.
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I’m a Prosecutor. But I Won’t Enforce an Inhumane Law.
No matter what the law says, I’ll never prosecute a woman for getting an abortion. My fellow prosecutors need to step up and make the same promise.
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From Gun Laws to Abortion, 5 Issues for N.Y. Legislators as Session Ends
A move to raise the minimum age to buy AR-15-style weapons is among several hot-button issues still to be resolved in Albany before the session ends.