New York voters approved a $4.2 billion environmental bond on Tuesday meant to provide funding for mitigating climate change and for improving resilience to extreme weather events.
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New Yorkers vote for $4 billion in environmental bonds
Voters in New York approved a ballot measure Tuesday that would issue more than $4 billion in bonds for climate and environmental infrastructure in the state. The measure, the largest bond issue in the Empire State’s history, passed with just over 59 percent of the vote, according to data from the New York State Board…
New York voters approved a $4.2 billion environmental bond on Tuesday meant to provide funding for mitigating climate change and for improving resilience to extreme weather events.
New Yorkers approve $4.2 billion environmental bond act to address climate change
Nearly 60% of New Yorkers voted in favor of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, according to unofficial tallies from the state Board of Elections.
New York's Clean Water, Air, And Jobs Act Bond Vote: Reports
New York's Clean Water, Air, And Jobs Act Bond Vote Passes: Reports - Sachem, NY - The proposition garnered 3,337,679 votes or 59.06 percent to 1,627,936 votes or 28.80 percent, according to the state Board of Elections.
