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“The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our economic recovery lags the nation, and risks have expanded as the budget process has unfolded, with growing geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and persistently high inflation. In addition, New Yorkers continue to grapple with the health, […]

Source: New York State Makes Major Change For Restaurants, Bars

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today hailed the elimination of the fiber-optic tax on state highways in the 2022-23 state budget. Since 2019, New York State has charged this one-of-a-kind tax; similar utilities like coaxial cable providers are not assessed this surcharge. Repealing this tax should greatly improve broadband installation, access and availability in rural areas. […]

Source: New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer

 Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today criticized the changes to bail reform in the 2022-23 New York State Budget as weak and insubstantial. When paired with allowing prison inmates to apply for the state’s college Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), the much-discussed public safety reforms enacted by Democrats still prioritize criminals and convicts over the safety of […]

Source: Mud season nightmare: A VPR host was stranded for 7 hours on a rural road. She barely survived. – VTDigger

Source: NY state budget: Gas tax cut, child care boost, bail tweaks in ‘conceptual’ deal – syracuse.com

Source: NY State Gas Tax to be Suspended, Here’s How Much You’ll Save

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on New York State’s $220 billion Far-Left budget: “Kathy Hochul has given New York the most expensive budget in its history, which will ensure New York remains the highest taxed state in the nation. She is fueling the fire of New York’s exodus because her budget […]

Source:  State lawmakers reach $200 billion budget deal | Sun Community News ALBANY | Bail reform, Bills’ stadium, health care worker bonus included

07 April 2022 The New York State Police today is reminding potential candidates that the deadline to register for the Trooper Entrance Exam is this Sunday, April 10, 2022. Candidates can learn about the exam by visiting https://joinstatepolice.ny.gov/. The exam will be administered through April 30, 2022. For the first time in State Police history, […]

Source: Watchdog groups say Hochul and legislature are dropping the ball on creating a new ethics panel | NCPR News

Proposed Changes Would Expand Hunting Opportunities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced proposed changes to wild turkey hunting regulations, giving hunters additional turkey hunting opportunities. The proposal, if enacted, would not be in place until later this year and among other changes, establishes a spring turkey season in […]

Source: Judge: NY can hold election using Democrat-drawn districts | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New York saw record opioid deaths in 2020

Source: HALT Legislation goes into effect amid continuing violence | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | Nine officers needed to be treated at upstate hospitals after a series of attacks and fights last week at two maximum security correctional facilities left officers

Source: Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell, first woman to lead N.Y. Air Guard | Sun Community News ALBANY | Outgoing Maj. Gen. LaBarge, of Tupper Lake, to retire

Source: After multiple delays, Gov. Hochul finally allows nursing home staffing rules to take effect – Gothamist

Source: Budget, Bills and bail – City & State New York

Source: Ward Lumber earns statewide accolades in new Historic Preservation registry | Sun Community News JAY | Ward Lumber is one of the first 100 businesses added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. 

Source: Judge rejects New York’s redistricting plan, orders new maps

Source: New York State lawmakers adjourn for a long weekend, as budget deadline is missed | NCPR News

Source: Lawmakers seek $2 million for Adirondack climate and careers center | NCPR News

Source: The Editorial Board: Fed up with delays and broken promises, Hochul forces Senecas to pay their debt | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Source: Infrastructure grants now open for Northern Border communities | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The New York State Department of State has announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development