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Hello! It’s Tim (and Jimmy!). Dan’s out all week but we’ll still have a good time, right?
In today’s CapCon, early voter turnout this weekend surged 85% from the last time Gov. Kathy Hochul was on the ballot in 2022. Turnout in Washington County, a sliver of New York’s sprawling 21st Congressional District, is especially notable.
Then, state Sen. Jeremy Cooney is pleading with the federal government to halt efforts to overhaul the Census.
And, New York is committing to continue funding the state’s free meal program, even as the federal government pulls back from food assistance. Here’s how many meals have been served and how much it costs.
Finally, Hochul signed nearly 50 bills on Friday. If you’re into cider, you’ll want to read this section.
Names in today’s CapCon: Jeremy Cooney, Kathy Hochul, William Herrick, Paul Tonko, Anthony Constantino, Blake Gendebien, Elise Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman.
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