REDISTRICTING UPDATE New York State Attorney General Letitia James (D), has informed the Erie County State Supreme Court, that Her Office will intervene in the State Voting Rights Act Challenge, filed against the Town of Cheektowaga over Town Board Vote dilution.
In that Case, the Town is Challenging the Constitutionality of the New York State Voting Rights Act.
The Attorney General plans to File a Response to Defendant Town’s Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment by August 23rd, 2024.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
New York State Issues New Rules for Campaign Contributions:
The Sstate has issued an Emergency Order, to help Verify Campaign Contributors before the State matches Contributions under the State’s New Public Financing program.
The New York State Public Campaign Finance Board (PCFB) will now Require that “Contribution Cards” required for Cash Contributions, much Now include Phone Numbers or Email Addresses, to help Verify the Contributors.
This Change was sparked by the Report that an Assembly Candidate received nearly $163,000 in State Matching Funds, without being able to Verify or Contact the Contributors.

NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker

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