Archive for 'State Legislator News'
Cancer docs: NY’s new prescription rules threaten to interrupt patient care (Guest Opinion)
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Posted: January 11th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New laws for NY in 2023: Robocalls, minimum wage, nursing homes, voting reforms
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Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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The Remarks of NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Opening the 246th Legislative Session January 9, 2022 Assembly Chamber _____________________________________ [as delivered] Good afternoon members, staff and guests. Welcome back to the People’s House. I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year. I am eternally grateful and humbled that, once again, my colleagues have placed their faith in […]
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NYS Assembly Speaker Heastie Announces Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2023 Legislative Session
Speaker Carl E. Heastie Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes Chair, Ways and Means Helene E. Weinstein Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos Assistant Speaker Vivian E. Cook Speaker Pro Tempore Jeffrion L. Aubry Chair, Committee on Committees Alicia Hyndman Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore Al Taylor Deputy Majority Leader Michaelle C. Solages Assistant Majority Leader Charles D. Fall […]
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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COLUMN: SENATOR STEC OUTLINES 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PRIORITIES
A legislative column from Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) A recent poll from Siena College showed that a majority of New Yorkers believe our state is heading in the wrong direction. From public safety to economic issues, it’s clear that the status quo just isn’t working. The 2023 Legislative Session offers an opportunity to address these […]
Posted: January 6th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Lawmakers, advocates return to Albany without COVID-19 restrictions
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Posted: January 5th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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New N.Y. laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NY’s gas tax holiday ends this weekend. That’ll add 16¢ more in taxes per gallon
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Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to close NY tax loophole for condos
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Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Business News, General News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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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