Archive for 'State Legislator News'
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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State’s new “Transparency Law” levels playing field for all employees
Legislation requires employers to reveal salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government 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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Mannion beats Shiroff by 10 votes in 50th NY Senate district; judge orders election certified
Yes, every vote counts! Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: December 20th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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New York’s sweeping climate and energy plan moves forward
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Posted: December 19th, 2022 under Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul signs legislation to end puppy mill pipeline
Bans the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet stores Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 15th, 2022 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Local leaders urge prison reuse with innovative ideas‘
Don’t mothball Moriah Shock,’ local officials urge while offering strategic new ideas Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: NYSCA awards $423,500 to local arts organizations
The New York State Council of the Arts announced the 2023 grant recipients, including seven organizations in Assembly District 115, totaling $423,500. “Art is an important part of a vital community and I am proud to have supported these projects that will help better the lives of North Country residents,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay […]
Posted: December 13th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul signs emergency heat legislation
Aimed at bolstering the state’s storm and winter preparedness efforts Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Jones Toy Drive benefits The Christmas Bureau
Jones hopes to see his office “filled with toys again” Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 6th, 2022 under City News, Community Events, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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SUNY trustees name John King new chancellor
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Posted: December 5th, 2022 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Tupper Lake gets $5 million from NY grant for housing
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Posted: December 1st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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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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Posted: November 28th, 2022 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul signs NY law that limits cryptocurrency mining; first in nation
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Posted: November 25th, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Stec wins re-election to state Senate
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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Jones wins fourth term as assemblyman for the 115th District
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New Yorkers pass Environmental Bond Act by wide margin
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Posted: November 9th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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.
Posted: November 8th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Should NY spend $4.2 billion on climate change mitigation and the environment?
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Posted: November 2nd, 2022 under Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Jones, Chilton vie for Assembly
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Posted: October 28th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Stec, Lapper facing off for State Senate
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Posted: October 28th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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State Senator Dan Stec debates challenger Jean Lapper
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Posted: October 27th, 2022 under Political News, State Legislator News.
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Here is a sample ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022 election
The Environmental Bond Question is on the reverse side of the ballot 2022 Sample Ballot in Peru, NY
Posted: October 27th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones announces bills to help volunteer fire departments
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined firefighters from the North Country today to announce that he introduced three bills to help volunteer fire departments in their recruitment and retention efforts and make much-needed capital improvements. One bill creates the Volunteer Firefighter Training Fund to help firefighters complete over […]
Posted: October 13th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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