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Source: State lawmakers can’t confirm Altona prison closure rumors | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: 5 reasons why splitting New York would be a disaster for Upstate | syracuse.com

Source: New North Country economic development chairs selected | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo signs anti-gun violence “red flag bill” | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on H.R. 8 and Governor Cuomo’s gun legislation that he signed earlier this week: “I am proud of my record as a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and of working across the aisle to enact common-sense reforms that protect our children, our schools […]

Public Meetings to Be Held Across the State February 26 through March 27 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an upcoming series of public meetings to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to offer input on the Forest Tax Law Program’s Section 480a. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss […]

Source: North Country reps rail against proposal to shutter state prisons – Sun Community News & Printing

“There’s scant detail in the 30-day executive budget amendments but plenty to be concerned about with an indication of the closure of up to three correctional facilities,” said Senator Betty Little. “Maintaining safety in these facilities for the men and women who work there and for the inmates is critical. As I understand, we still […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The governor’s proposal to close three prisons in New York is cause for major concern. While no prisons have been specifically named, communities statewide will have to wait with bated breath to find out if a critical part of their economy will be shuttered. “As a former correction […]

Source: Bail reform divides North Country justice community | NCPR News

Source: Regents want deeper dive into graduation data – Times Union

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little  The State Senate today gave final legislative approval of legislation that will reduce the number of petition signatures required for local candidates to qualify for the primary and general election ballots this year. Senator Betty Little, who co-sponsored the measure, said it is in response to concerns […]

Source: Single-payer healthcare campaign kicks off in Albany – Times Union

Source: Commission on the Adirondacks in the 21st Century: A Status Report – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Republican senators scoff at proposal to increase pay of state inmates – Times Union

Source: Enrollment in NY’s Obamacare marketplace hits record high – Times Union

Source: DEC, Adirondack partners launch effort to reduce High Peaks search and rescue operations – Sun Community News & Printing

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the completion of an aerial Adirondack moose survey that takes place each year as part of a collaborative study of the health of New York’s moose population. A total of 83 groups of one or more moose were observed during the survey’s […]

State Petitions EPA to Comply with Clean Air Act, Protect Public Health by Requiring Upwind States to Reduce Smog Pollution   Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that New York State is seeking to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the interstate transport of ozone pollution from sources […]

Source: Clinton County readies public defender’s office – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cuomo: State facing $2.3 billion shortfall – Times Union

Source: Limo execs urge legislators to block Cuomo’s stretch limo ban – Times Union

Source: SUNY to focus on diversity hires – Times Union

Incident Rate Ties Lowest Annual Total in History, Past Six Years are Safest on Record The 2018 hunting seasons in New York tallied the lowest number of recorded hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) and tied the 2016 mark – 13 – as the safest on record, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. […]

Source: State legislature passes strongest gun control bills since SAFE Act; North Country reps react – Sun Community News & Printing