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Paterson could appoint lieutenant governor to try to jump-start New York Senate

July 6th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 462689, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
Senators are on track to miss their first paycheck on Wednesday.

How to run for a seat in the state Senate

July 4th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 462689, Breaking News, Politics, State News, Top News
Weary of the deadlock in the NY state Senate? Here's what you need to know.

Gov. Paterson, New York Senate factions work on a power deal

July 2nd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 462689, 466848, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
Meanwhile, state comptroller vows to withhold senators' pay until leadership struggle ends.

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli begins process to stop Senate pay

July 2nd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 462689, 466848, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said today that he is starting the process of stopping senators' paychecks. He also outlined the cost -- which taxpayers will bear -- of the Senate's inaction so far. It totals nearly $3 billion. Check out...

What can voters do about Senate standoff? Not much

July 2nd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 462689, 466848, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News
A total of 18 states have recall laws, meaning voters can petition to remove state officials from office before the end of their elected term. No such law exists in New York. "We do not have recall. We do not...

New York State Senate update: How about a constitutional convention?

June 24th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 462689, 93944, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
Giuliani proposes overhaul. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats take turns warming leadership chairs to keep control.