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🌱 How could Albany’s redistricting fight reshape Rockland’s congressional map?

Rockland, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How could Albany’s redistricting fight reshape Rockland’s congressional map?
  • How Rockland’s congressman wants to block CCP‑linked firms from Wall Street

Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 52.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• New York Democrats set stage for voter referendum to join redistricting fight (gothamist.com) — Rockland voters could see a major redistricting referendum as early as 2027, with Democrats in Albany advancing a constitutional amendment that would let them redraw congressional lines for 2028. Rockland County Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is sharply criticizing the plan as a partisan power grab, while Democratic leaders argue they must keep pace with aggressive redistricting in other states.
   

• Lawler, Gottheimer to Prohibit Firms Tied to the Chinese Communist Party From Registering With the SEC Under New Bill (house.gov) — Rockland residents are represented in Congress by Mike Lawler, who has introduced a bipartisan bill to temporarily block Chinese Communist Party‑linked financial firms from registering with the SEC. The proposal aims to protect Americans’ personal financial data and investments by closing regulatory loopholes involving China-based companies. Lawler’s role underscores Rockland’s connection to national financial security debates.
   

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