State Comptroller

New York State now spends more on its Medicaid program than on K-12 schools, according to a new analysis by the state comptroller. The state also pays more per person for Medicaid than any other U.S. state.

Levin urges the Knesset to ignore a High Court order requiring a new election for the state comptroller position. The Justice minister supports Michael Rabello taking the job despite the court's directive, while Eisenkot criticizes Levin as an enemy of Israeli democracy.

The High Court criticized the process used to elect the state comptroller, suggesting it may intervene. The court deputy president questioned whether the word 'secret' should be removed from the state comptroller law, while the government argued that MKs who recorded their votes acted within legal bounds.

Knesset speaker Amir Ohana rejects a High Court request to redo a disputed state comptroller vote. Michael Rabello won in a second round after allegations that some voters were told to video themselves submitting his name in the ballot box.

Early voting in NYC's June primary begins Saturday, featuring competitive congressional and state races, with closed primaries requiring registered party voters. Key contests include districts 7, 10, 12, and 13, along with state comptroller and legislative seats, as voting runs through June 21 with Primary Day on June 23.

Early voting begins in New York City's Democratic primary for state legislature races and other contests. Key races include the state comptroller election with Tom DiNapoli facing challengers Raj Goyle and Drew Warshow, and November's gubernatorial race between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman. The article emphasizes voter turnout and critical evaluation of candidates.

US President Donald Trump claims the US could obtain Iran's uranium without a deal and states he has no desire to meet Iran's supreme leader. A separate statement from the Knesset legal adviser mentions a vote on the state comptroller should stand.

The article discusses a proposed treaty between Israel and Lebanon to halt fighting with Hezbollah, a contentious Knesset vote for state comptroller, and a conversation with AI. Editor David Horovitz analyzes these developments in the context of recent events involving Haredi communities and political tensions.

A High Court petition has been filed over the state comptroller election following coalition MKs filming their votes. The watchdog argues that a secret ballot is essential to protect lawmakers' voting freedom and maintain the state comptroller's independence and impartiality.

Prime Minister Netanyahu manipulated the Knesset vote to appoint his personal attorney to the state comptroller position, an independent government oversight role. The action is criticized as prioritizing personal loyalty over democratic norms.

Netanyahu forces through the election of his lawyer, Michael Rabello, as state comptroller after a rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were instructed to film ballots to demonstrate loyalty. The opposition plans a High Court petition to challenge the contested election.

The Ombudsman penalized Likud and Labor for irregularities in their 2024 financial reports. The state comptroller cited inadequate oversight of membership fees and found 10 current parties and 9 defunct parties owe the state $45 million.