The Jamestown Justice Coalition is holding a Rally for Reproductive Rights this Sunday, July 10. The rally is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, saying there is not a federal constitutional right to an … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Resolution Enshrine Equal Rights in State Constitution
The State Legislature has passed a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York State. The resolution was brought forward by Governor Kathy Hochul as part of … [Read more...]
Possible NYS Gun Control Policy to Include Banning Guns in Public Places, Safe Storage Law Update
State legislation is being developed that will ban guns in government buildings, health facilities, places where children gather and public transportation in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision making it easier to legally carry firearms in … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Package of Bills Protecting Abortion Rights in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills Monday to protect abortion rights in the state. This comes after a leak of a Supreme Court draft decision in May that suggests the court will overturn Roe v. Wade, taking away the right to abortion … [Read more...]
NYT: NYS Legislature Passes Gun Bills Package, Broaden Abortion Protections
The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Agenda Affirming Abortion Rights
Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agenda Monday affirming abortion rights in response to anti-abortion laws in Texas and across the country. Hochul was joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to lay out their combined efforts to fight for … [Read more...]
