Common Cause/NY has long supported a ban or severely curtailing outside income for the New York State Legislature.

Common Cause NY strongly urges the commission to recommend ranked choice voting for all New York City elections.

Our goal in preparing this report was to examine selected counties across the country whose experience with early voting provides what we hope will be helpful and relevant information for those considering whether to adopt early voting in New York and other Atlantic region states.

The Census is a vital component of our system of representative government. An accurate census apportions power fairly and helps ensure that government agencies base their decisions on data and facts.