Laurenโ€™s Law Passed in Senate and Assembly

Next stop: Governorโ€™s desk The New York State Senate joined with its Assembly counterparts in passing Laurenโ€™s Law, which aims to boost organ donations, on Wednesday, June 20. It was passed unanimously. The bill (S.7103A) now heads to the Governorโ€™s desk to be signed into law. The bill expands the donor options on driverโ€™s license […]

Gov. Walker Survives Recall in Wisconsin

Gov. Walker Survives Recall in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker survived a recall effort and defeated Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D). This is a first in U.S. history, for a governor to survive a recall election. With 94 percent of the expected vote in, Walker led Barrett 54 percent to 45 percent. Barrett conceded the race late Tuesday, June 5, saying, […]