As the nation approaches the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning the landmark abortion rights ruling Roe v. Wade, a new coalition of 22 lieutenant governors has formed. The Reproductive Freedom Coalition says it will work to protect and expand reproductive rights and access to care. Lieutenant Governors from New York, Massachusetts and Vermont are part of the group, which was put together by Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, a second-term Democrat.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, a Republican, will not seek a third term, setting off a political scramble in a big election year in 2022....
Early voting is under way in one of the strangest races for New York City mayor in history. We get an update from Politico...
The Vermont Legislature has completed its veto session, overriding several of Governor Phil Scott’s vetoes, including the new state budget. It caps legislative action...