voting rights

The Massachusetts Secretary of State is backing a lawsuit against a Trump executive order that would impose new limitations on who can vote and how.

Vermont’s Attorney General has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general to oppose a proposed federal law, saying it would reverse progress enhancing voter registration and disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.

(Airs 02/15/24 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Blair Horner, Executive Director of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) about the environment, voting rights, how New York is failing when it comes to cancer, and much more.

A bill that has been sent to Governor Kathy Hochul would exempt income from poll work from being counted toward the cap on School Tax Relief — or STAR — benefits in New York.

People who encounter problems at the polls can call a hotline and speak with an attorney

Three of five propositions on New York State’s ballot appear headed for failure, with more than 90% of the vote tallied.

New Yorkers began casting their ballots last Saturday and some of the most important decisions appear on the back of the ballot. There voters will find five proposals to change the New York State Constitution. While important ballot proposals may be on your local village, town, city or county ballot, four of these statewide proposals could have profound impacts on New York’s democracy and its environment.

Community groups will rally for voting rights in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts Saturday. Drew Herzig of Indivisible Pittsfield says the event is in…

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Times Union columnist Chris…

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts held a town hall Friday with her constituents in Springfield. The Democrat spoke about her legislative…