Archive for 'Political News'
Hochul’s budget proposes tax hike for cigs, more school aid
The budget would raise the state cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: February 2nd, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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Elise Stefanik urged to cooperate with House probe into George Santos
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Posted: January 19th, 2023 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul chief judge nominee grilled, then denied, at New York Senate hearing
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Posted: January 18th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul: New York bail reform law needs improvement
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Posted: January 12th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Hochul touts proposals to make child care system more efficient, accessible after State of the State
Click here for the AMNY report
Posted: January 12th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News.
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Nassau Republicans call on George Santos to resign
“He is a stain on the House of Representatives,” said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Click here for the City and State story
Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Cancer docs: NY’s new prescription rules threaten to interrupt patient care (Guest Opinion)
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Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul plans $1B investment in mental health care in NY
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Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes cutting red tape to build 800,000 new homes across New York
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Posted: January 11th, 2023 under General News, Political News, State Government News.
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Stefanik Votes to Defund Biden’s funding IRS Agents
January 9, 2022 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act to block the Biden Administration from hiring 87,000 new IRS agents. Stefanik commented, “I am proud to vote to put an end to Biden’s army of IRS agents and stand up to protect small […]
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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How Republicans are transforming the House in the majority
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Congressional News, Political News.
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New laws for NY in 2023: Robocalls, minimum wage, nursing homes, voting reforms
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Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Kevin McCarthy elected 55th House speaker, quashes GOP rebellion with major concessions
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Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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Stefanik issues statement after being sworn in
January 7, 2023 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today was sworn in to represent New York’s 21st District during the 118th Congress. “Tonight, I proudly took the oath of office to continue representing New York’s 21st District and bringing their concerns to the highest levels of government. I will work tirelessly to deliver […]
Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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COLUMN: SENATOR STEC OUTLINES 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PRIORITIES
A legislative column from Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) A recent poll from Siena College showed that a majority of New Yorkers believe our state is heading in the wrong direction. From public safety to economic issues, it’s clear that the status quo just isn’t working. The 2023 Legislative Session offers an opportunity to address these […]
Posted: January 6th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Clinton County Legislature Holds Reorganizational Meeting
Clinton County News Release January 5, 2023 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature held its 2023 reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Legislature reappointed Legislator Mark Henry (R-Area 3, Chazy) as its Chairperson with a unanimous vote of 10-0. The Legislature also reappointed Robert Hall (D-Area 10, Plattsburgh) as Deputy Chair, […]
Posted: January 5th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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New N.Y. laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1
Click here for the Spectrum News story
Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul sworn in as first woman elected governor of New York
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under National News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Once a reformist ‘Watergate baby,’ Patrick Leahy leaves office a Washington institution
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Posted: January 1st, 2023 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to close NY tax loophole for condos
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Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Business News, General News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul signs N.Y. Living Donor Support Act
Makes N.Y. first in nation to allow reimbursement for kidney and liver donations Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 29th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York lawmakers give themselves early Christmas present – a $32K raise
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Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Political News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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N.Y. releases Prison Redevelopment recommendations
Commits to keeping systems running at Moriah Shock to prevent deterioration Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Jan. 6 Report Released
The House Jan. 6 Committee released the full version of its final report last night as the curtain closes on the committee’s 18-month investigation. The release comes after the panel voted to refer criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department Monday for his alleged role in the day’s events. The referrals are not binding and carry […]
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Congressional News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Gov. Hochul vetoes bill allowing Upstate NY counties to ban holiday hunt
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Posted: December 20th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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