Topic: New York State Senate

Decoder Wire After Senate defeats, prospects for gun control shift to states

The failure of the Senate to pass even gun control measures that had overwhelming public support signals that the clout of the gun lobby is powerful enough to block reform on Capitol Hill.

Decoder Wire Caroline Kennedy: Good or bad choice for US ambassador to Japan? (+video)

Abortion rights: Why New York is swimming against the national tide

After Newtown shooting, New York to pass toughest gun controls in the US

As Cuomo prepares 'State' speech, NY lawmakers buckle down on gun controls

Under pressure, Boehner is said to promise votes on hurricane Sandy relief (+ video)

Did New York politicians ignore warnings to prepare for a superstorm?

Decoder Wire New polls fuel speculation about Hillary Clinton in 2016

Sandy recovery claims mount. How much will a divided Congress pay? (+video)

Decriminalize marijuana? Four ways America's views of pot are changing

Why Gov. Cuomo of New York wants to reduce marijuana penalty

Mortgage settlement won't end probes: NY attorney general

New York to raise taxes on the rich. Is it a blueprint for Congress?

Hundreds of same-sex couples say 'I do' in New York

New York gay marriage law passes: Will other states follow?

New York gay marriage bill passes

New York lawmakers delay same-sex marriage vote until Friday

Why has New York's gay marriage bill been stalled for days?

New York gay marriage bill: What would happen if it passes?

Opinion Democrats' revenge in 2012: a radical Illinois gerrymander

Barbara Bush, daughter of president George W. Bush, endorses gay marriage

In Pictures Joe Lieberman

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo talks 'change' but not budget cuts

The Vote Joe Miller a no-show: Was Alaska Senate debate worth it?

Gay marriage will be an issue in several state races next month