Progressive Democrat Issue 116: NY STATE FOCUS: The Albany Project

I believe I have highlighted these guys before, but for all New Yorkers, The Albany Project should be top of our list of groups to pay attention to. The NY State government is notorious for being, as many put it, one of the most dysfunctional state governments in the nation. Now I know some prefectly good state legislators who get a bit defensive about this, but the truth is NY State has its problems. And the switch of Governor is not enough to solve all our problems.

To get some idea of the depth of the dysfunction in our state government, read this Daily Gotham article.

The Albany Project seeks to reform our state government and BOY do we need that! They have a very simple statement of purpose:

The Albany Project seeks to return New York State Government to its rightful owners - the people.

Can't get much more progressive than that.

The Albany Project has a daily blogradio program, and a blog. And they have already had an impact on state level politics. I urge you to check them out and support them!


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