Pent up for years, Democrats finally in control of Albany pass a burst of bills

After Democrats won control of the New York state senate, they passed a major overhaul of voting laws, and protections for LGBT

Democrats finally have full control of New York state government, and they’re wasting no time putting it to use.

In just the first few days of this year’s legislative session – after Democrats in November won control of the state senate - lawmakers have passed a major overhaul of the state’s voting laws, and new protections for gay and transgender New Yorkers.

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