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Archive for 'State Government News'

There are dozens of “high hazard” and aging dams in the Adirondacks

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NY Thruway fails to collect hundreds of millions in tolls, but asks you to pay more

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Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Brattleboro

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Packaging reduction bill supporters say its chance of becoming law is growing

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New York drops controversial Covid-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers

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Check out a typical week of the NYS Environmental Conservation Police

Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural […]

Source: N.Y. to house migrants at dorms on three SUNY campuses

Buffalo, Stony Brook and Albany. 1,500 beds total. Announcement expected as soon as next week. Click here for the State of Politics story 

STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]

Hochul details minimum wage increases included in the budget

In response to inflation, minimum wage to increase to $16 by 2026 Click here for the Sun Community News story   

Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers

Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

ORDA board OKs $38.3M in new projects

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STEC HONORS FORMER SENATOR BETTY LITTLE AT SENATE’S 2023 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION CEREMONY

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) yesterday honored his predecessor, retired state Senator Betty Little at the Senate’s 2023 Women of Distinction ceremony in Albany. Stec selected Little for this year’s Women of Distinction class, citing her long and distinguished record as a public servant and dedication to helping improve our communities. “It was my privilege […]

Peru Town Court collects $337,059.00 in fines and fees

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  Town Of Plattsburgh Clinton $797,266.00 47 Town Of Peru Clinton $337,059.00 144 Town Of Champlain Clinton $302,230.06 162 Town Of Ausable Clinton $202,662.00 239 Town Of Chazy Clinton $129,625.00 343 Town Of Ellenburg Clinton $80,539.00 447 Town Of Mooers Clinton $60,770.50 517 Town Of Beekmantown Clinton $53,693.00 555 Town […]

STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES START OF $3.9 MILLION PROJECT TO REPLACE CULVERTS ALONG U.S. ROUTE 11 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

Four New Precast Concrete Culverts Will Improve Resiliency of Key North Country Highway  New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the start of a $3.9 million project to replace four culverts along U.S. Route 11 in Franklin County. The project will replace aging structures with modern, precast concrete culverts that […]

Governor signs nurse simulation training bill cosponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones statement:              After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers and is one of the most recent initiatives to address the […]

NYers covered through NYS marketplace reminded to take action

Eligibility reviews underway for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan Click here for the Sun Community News story 

‘Discontent and despair’: NY cannabis entrepreneurs fed up with state’s problematic industry rollout

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Medicaid is about to get more expensive for counties in NY

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There’s unfinished business to hash out in the final month of New York’s legislative session

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2,500+ sign petition to save SUNY Potsdam theatre and dance

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DEC Reminds Water Recreationists to ‘Clean, Drain, and Dry’ Watercraft and Equipment to Protect New York’s Waters from Invasive Species

Boat Stewards to Conduct Boat Inspections and Educate Recreating Public at Boat Launches Statewide Beginning Memorial Day Weekend More than 14,000 Detections of Aquatic Invasive Species Intercepted by Stewards in 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded everyone to clean, drain, and dry boats and trailers and disinfect […]

Hochul declared a state of emergency as a pandemic-era immigration policy is set to end and border communities brace for surge in crossings

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How should NY manage the millions of visitors to the Adirondacks?

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Senator Stec celebrates “Adirondack Day” in the State Capitol

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today welcomed several Adirondack businesses and organizations to the well of the state Legislative Office Building in Albany for Adirondack Day. The event, which the senator co-sponsored, highlights the region’s diverse economy and tourism opportunities. Stec joined Lieutenant Governor Delgado and state DEC Commissioner Segos in speaking at Adirondack Day […]

NY state budget funds free school breakfast and lunch

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