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As of January 2026, New York remains one of the most protective states for women’s rights. State law and
Voting in NY: when courts, not voters, end up shaping the rules
New York’s voting system has been repeatedly reshaped by court rulings rather than voter-driven or legislative consensus. In recent
NYC launches the state's first pilot for free childcare
New York City is launching free child care for young children as the first phase of a broader expansion planned
New York’s abortion shield law survives its first legal challenge
New York’s abortion shield law has survived its first legal challenge after Texas attempted to enforce a civil judgment
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Current Status - Summary
As of January 2026, New York remains one of the most protective states for women’s rights. State law and
Voting in NY: when courts, not voters, end up shaping the rules
New York’s voting system has been repeatedly reshaped by court rulings rather than voter-driven or legislative consensus. In recent
NYC launches the state's first pilot for free childcare
New York City is launching free child care for young children as the first phase of a broader expansion planned
New York’s abortion shield law survives its first legal challenge
New York’s abortion shield law has survived its first legal challenge after Texas attempted to enforce a civil judgment