Voters approve the largest Environmental Bond Act in state history
Passed last week, the Environmental Bond Act will allow the state to allocate money for environment-related projects.
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Passed last week, the Environmental Bond Act will allow the state to allocate money for environment-related projects.
About 59% of NY voters approved the Bond Act.
Voting concludes Tuesday in the New York midterm elections for governor, U.S. Senate and Congress. Local races could also determine control over the state Legislature. Voters have a statewide ballot question to invest over $4 billion in the environment, as well as several local ballot referendums on Long Island. Because of an influx of absentee ballots, results are expected in hours or days after Election Day.
Advocates Gather to Persuade NY Voters to Vote Yes on the Monumental Proposition 1 to Protect New York’s Drinking Water and Infrastructure.
Voters on Nov. 8 will pick from a slate of candidates for federal, state and local office — but there’s more on the ballot than that. Ballot measures give voters the opportunity to directly influence legislation and changes in their government on issues like environmental protection, voting rights and affordable housing.