May 06, 2002 — A measure to allow voters in New York to decide directly on ballots issues passed the state senate last week, but is unlikely to become law anytime soon. Karen Dewitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 22, 2002 — Governor Pataki is winning growing support among members of the state's largest minority party, the Independence Party, but the party's founder Tom Galisano is threatening to challenge Pataki in a primary. Galisano expressed his interest in a run after the Independence Party of Monroe County, in Galisano's hometown of Rochester, came out in favor of Pataki for Governor. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Mar 18, 2002 — Governor Pataki introduced a measure to allow initiative and referendum in New York. Though the measure may not actually become law, Pataki can still reap political benefits from the proposal. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany.  Go to full article