Politics

There’s three days left in the legislative session, and chances are dimming for a settlement on an abortion rights provision in a women’s equality act, and for reform of campaign financing and other anti-corruption measures. 

The recent spate of legislative scandals in Albany appear to be taking a toll on Governor Cuomo. A new poll from Siena College find Cuomo's ratings among registered voters are at their lowest level since he took office.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing for major changes at the Peace Bridge Authority, but won't commit to signing a bill to take over the New York side of the bridge.

The 2013 legislative session in Albany is supposed to come to an end later this week, but there's no guarantee.

As a recent poll shows his job approval rating dropping, Governor Andrew Cuomo hit the road Wednesday to campaign for his Public Trust and Campaign Finance Reform Bill. The governor admitted aspects of his plan are unlikely to pass this session.

Erie County could face millions of dollars in fines if the federal government determines that the county disclosed confidential records.

A local member of the Native American community is warning of a possible demonstration against the governor's proposed casino in Western New York.

Governor Andrew Cuomo released a bill to authorize three new gambling casinos in upstate New York, if the legislature agrees to his plan and overs approve it in the fall.

A majority of New York voters say Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver should step down from his position of power because of the way he handled a recent scandal.

The fight against New York's new gun control law is shifting into the political arena as gun rights supporters say they will run candidates against state legislators who voted for the law.

Election law reform, and specifically revamping the financing of elections, is gaining momentum with various groups in Albany.

WBFO's Chris Jamele and Artvoice Editor Geoff Kelly sort through those issues on this week's edition of Press Pass.   The also examine Bernie Tolbert's candidacy for mayor.

Congressman Brian Higgins and Canadian Consul General John F. Prato have weighed in on the US-Canada dispute among members of the Peace Bridge Authority.

Erie County Legislature Majority Leader Thomas Mazur announced his future retirement Friday. Mazur, a Democrat, will step aside from his 7th District seat when his current term expires on December 31.