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Archive for 'State Government News'

The longest serving state legislator in New York talks about his 52 years in the Assembly as he readies for retirement

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Help Wanted: Businesses still scramble for employees, legislators ponder solutions

One suggestion: Phase in minimum wage to $21.25 Click here for the Times-Union story 

Hochul signs NY law that limits cryptocurrency mining; first in nation

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The strange intersection of gun rights and legal weed in New York State

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NY marijuana regulators publish proposed rules for the state’s marketplace

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No more Native American mascots, says New York State

Districts have until the end of the school year to comply Click here for the NCPR story 

N.Y. cracks down on online ammunition

Attorney General pledges ‘full force’ against illegal ammunition shipments Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State’s Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud

“From April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, the state made 218.2 million traditional and temporary UI payments totaling over $76.3 billion, an increase of nearly 3,140% over the amount paid in the prior state fiscal year. Using the U.S. DOL’s estimated fraud rate for New York’s traditional UI program for SFY 2020-21, this would […]

NY Regents debate worth of exams for high school graduation

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DiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts’ Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities

State Comptroller Urges Schools to Track Academic Recovery and Provide Regular Public Updates November 14, 2022 New York’s five largest school districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released today found sizeable differences in how school districts are using the funds. The New […]

Hochul signs legislative package for veteran highways

On Veterans Day, portions of N.Y. highways to dedicated to veterans None in this area, but it sounds like a good idea. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

N.Y. announces $5M for new Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program

Now accepting applications; Aime at enhancing services for veterans and families Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Upstate vs. Downstate: The 2 different NY governor races plus 7 more Election 2022 takeaways

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Stec wins re-election to state Senate

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Jones wins fourth term as assemblyman for the 115th District

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New Yorkers pass Environmental Bond Act by wide margin

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New York voters overwhelmingly pass Environmental Bond Act

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Hochul beats Zeldin: Buffalo native is first woman elected governor in NY

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Hochul claims victory over Zeldin

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Federal judge again rules parts of New York state’s gun law unconstitutional

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  A little sidenote – Judge Suddaby grew up in Picketts Corners, Saranac, NY.

Election Day is coming, and here’s a bond act breakdown

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No Powerball winner; jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion (see smaller prizes won in NY)

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Should NY spend $4.2 billion on climate change mitigation and the environment?

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NY just loosened its marijuana testing requirements in a big way

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Powerball grand prize climbs to $1 billion without a jackpot winner

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