New York State is taking steps to protect access to abortion care, including medication abortion, following a federal court ruling that attempted to curb access to mifepristone. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Sworn In as New York State’s First Elected Female Governor
Kathy Hochul was inaugurated Sunday as New York State's first elected female governor. Hochul took office in August 2021 after then-Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. She was elected … [Read more...]
Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Abortion Rights Rally July 10
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...]
States Take Action to Prohibit Abortion Following Supreme Court Ruling
Protests continued over the weekend as states took action to prohibit abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Friday that overturns Roe V. Wade. CNN reports at least 10 states have effectively banned abortion since Friday's … [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...]
Gov. Hochul Announces $35 Million Investment to Abortion Providers
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $35 million investment to directly support abortion providers in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Hochul directed the Department of Health to create a $25 million Abortion … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General James Announces Legislation to Support Abortion Providers
State Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday new legislation to establish a state program that would provide financial resources to abortion providers in New York. The legislation would create the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Program … [Read more...]
