The proposal sought to prohibit the county administration's use of closed-door meetings to brief lawmakers on major issues due for a vote within 30 days.

Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart has introduced legislation aimed at closing a loophole that allows lawmakers to hold ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — There’s a new push to create a new judicial district in New York State that only covers Monroe County. Two bills are now in committee in the State Senate and State Assembly ...

A recent immigration incident in Rochester is now attracting statewide and national attention. GOP State Senate leader Rob ...

NEWPORT — Retired Monroe County Drain Commission commissioner, long-time Monroe County Fair Board member and lifelong area farmer Rollin Webb, 90, of Newport, died March 31. Funeral services are ...

Monroe County and city of Rochester officials announced the creation of a new Deaf Equity Council on Monday. Leaders say it’s ...

"It doesn't have the force of law, but it does send a message to Albany that we care here in Monroe County and our county legislators are here fighting for you," Barnhart said. — Kerria Weaver ...

League of Women Voters will host a virtual legislative update with Indiana legislators on April 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

The legislators being invited does not necessarily mean they will join. Event co-sponsors are the Leagues of Women Voters of Brown County, Johnson County and Bloomington-Monroe County, the Greater ...