Newsbits

Thursday’s Newsbits:

Elections:

• Mike Bloomberg’s gun-control group announces $60 million spending plan for 2020 elections
• GOP county chairs select Chris Jacobs as NY-27 special election candidate
• Rochester attorney Klimek will challenge Gallivan for 59th State Senate District
• Bronson, Yudelson split Democratic Committee’s designation for assembly seat
• Westchester County Democratic Committee endorses incumbent Scarpino in 2020 DA race

Legislation:

• Lewis County proposed for “Second Amendment Sanctuary” — where some gun laws would not be enforced

Politics:

• NYS considers mental health evaluations for gun purchases
• Firearms Are Part Of Otsego County Heritage
• St. Lawrence County pistol restrictions can be lifted, but not without amendments