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Drones, doubts, & the demand for disclosure
Drones,Doubts,and DisclosureIn recent years, America has been left vulnerable—not because of the power of our enemies, but because of our own inaction. From the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan to the Chinese spy balloons that had traveled across our skies and now...
Unopposed Legislative Seats
The cost of unopposed seats isn’t just local—it’s national. It undermines the fabric of representative governmentUnopposed Legislative SeatsA Silent Threat to New York’s DemocracyIn the bustling political landscape of New York State, the glaring absence of competition...
Reviving the Rails
Reviving the Rails: How Broome County Can Reconnect and Thrive Broome County once thrived with passenger rail services that connected residents to New York City and other key areas, fostering economic growth and accessibility. The dismantling of this system in the...
Pro-Life Feminists
A Rising Movement Redefines EmpowermentPro-Life FeministsIn a surprising shift, a growing number of feminists are embracing pro-life positions, challenging long-held assumptions about reproductive rights and redefining what it means to advocate for women. This...
VA awards $52.5 million in Veteran suicide prevention grants, announces key updates in the fight to end Veteran suicide.
VA awards $52.5 million in Veteran suicide prevention grants, announces key updates in the fight to end Veteran suicide.The Department of Veterans Affairs announced several critical steps forward on its Veteran suicide prevention initiatives, including $52.5 million...
Congressional Budget Office’s $55 million dollar-a-year budget
What does the $55 million dollar a year budget get you with the Congressional Budget Office What do you know little about the Congressional Budget Office?Don’t worry. Most don’t. And maybe that is by design. But let me fill you in on a bit about who they are and what...
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics has reported that compensation paid to retain, and in-house employee lobbyists, continues to increase.
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics has reported that compensation paid to retain, in-house employee lobbyists, continues to increase. These lobbyists help to influence legislators' actions through the research and information they supply legislation so those in...
New York State’s Structurally Deficient Bridges
New York State’s Structurally Deficient BridgesEvery 2 years NYS inspectors assess all 17532 bridges in the state. From the latest database, it was found that 1697 have been deemed to be in poor condition. That equates to 10.33 percent of the bridges in NYS being...
What does “and for other purposes” mean in the bills I read
What does “and for other purposes” mean in the bills I read If you have seen the title of a bill in Congress you may have noticed most say “and for other purposes”. For example, HR6549 reads “To provide debt relief to developing countries with unsustainable levels of...