Kathy Hochul open to reviewing Raise the Age changes while celebrating adjustments to discovery rules
Changes to New York’s Criminal Evidence Discovery Rules ALBANY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that adjustments to New York’s criminal evidence discovery rules are set to take effect this week. Democrats might not be pushing for a contentious debate on raising the age of adult criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. Instead, they […]
New York Governor Hochul Writes Texas Op-Ed, Labels GOP Redistricting an ‘Insurrection’
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has criticized Texas Republicans for initiating what she calls “legal riots” with their recent medium-term rezoning plan. This statement reflects the escalating political friction between states, especially as Texas Democrats attempt to obstruct maps crafted by the GOP by leaving the state. In her commentary, published this week in the Houston […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announces New York is becoming involved in the redistricting conflict between California and Texas.
New York Joins Redistricting Debate New York’s Democratic governor has entered the ongoing argument about redistricting, which has sparked a conflict between Texas and California over seat distribution in Congress. The Constitution tasks states with creating district maps, shaping the way voters are grouped to elect their legislative representatives. This process has often been manipulated […]
Kathy Hochul hosts Texas Democrats in redistricting effort to criticize Trump.
Hochul Calls for Gerrymandering in New York Congressional Districts ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul is intensifying her push for a gerrymandered Congressional district in New York while hosting Democratic officials from Texas to counteract efforts by Trump to redraw the electoral map in that state. During a recent address, Hochul suggested that New York should […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Promises a Battle Against Republican Redistricting in Texas
Hochul Declares “War” Over Texas GOP Plans New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a sort of “war” against Texas Republicans, particularly targeting plans that could lead to five GOP picks. Hochul has sharply criticized both President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, labeling Abbott a “co-conspirator” and accusing them of undermining democracy. She […]
Hochul promises to consider all possibilities to revise NY House maps
New York Governor’s Response to Texas Mid-Cycle Rezoning Governor Kathy Hochul of New York expressed her intent on Monday to consider “all options” for redrawing the state’s Capitol map following Texas’s push for a mid-cycle rezoning. Hochul noted, “You have to fight fire with fire.” This sentiment emerged during remarks made alongside New York State […]
Hochul promises to respond strongly to Texas redistricting issues.
New York Governor Critiques Texas Democrats’ District Plans New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her disapproval of recent actions taken by Texas lawmakers, even as they promised to “fight against fire” in their efforts to pass a new district plan backed by Republicans on Monday. On the same day, Hochul hosted Texas Democrats who had […]
Hochul claims that ‘pathetic’ Stefanik is merely following Trump.
On Sunday, Governor Kathy Hochul criticized Elise Stefanik, a likely competitor from the GOP, labeling the party’s election efforts as “pathetic.” She expressed concern that if Republicans were to win the governorship, President Trump would wield considerable influence over the state. Hochul, who noted Trump’s New York roots, warned that such a shift could empower […]
Hochul attributes the MTA’s poor service breakdowns to insufficient investments, while the struggling transit agency considers raising fares to $3.
Governor Blames Subway Meltdown on Long-Term Underinvestment Governor Kathy Hochul expressed frustration on Friday regarding the subway system’s recent service failures, attributing them to years of inadequate funding for infrastructure improvements. This week’s turmoil, especially during morning commutes, prompted her remarks. Standing with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief Jano Lieber, Hochul noted the recurring challenges […]
Governor Hochul announces State of Emergency due to heavy rainfall and increased risk of dangerous flooding.
Severe Weather Hits New York and Surrounding Areas New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency due to a significant risk of heavy rainfall and flash floods impacting New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and various surrounding counties. Hochul emphasized the need for New Yorkers to stay alert, mentioning: “I […]