A daily survey of New York state government — the good, the bad and the weird.
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NY cannabis industry organizations, citing low profits, oppose bill that could lead to mandatory minimum wages and require disclosure of ownership structures. timesunion.com/capitol/artic… via @TimesUnion
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Among the bills provisions are changes involving the Climate Act, the state’s environmental review process for development and Tier 6 changes. capitolconfidential.com/p/ut…
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May 26
Bill changing NY's Climate Act adds more scrutiny of utility corporations; establishes a 'blue ribbon' commission to study rising energy rates. timesunion.com/capitol/artic… via @TimesUnion
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May 22
There’s two weeks left in this year’s legislative session. Here are five things to watch as things wind down at the state Capitol. capitolconfidential.com/p/5-…
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May 21
We combed through New York's second budget bill so you don’t have to. Here are the 17 most significant parts of the bill. capitolconfidential.com/p/ne…
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May 20
Here’s what’s in the budget bill that came up for a vote Wednesday, including school aid changes, mayoral control, housing incentives and much more capitolconfidential.com/p/st…
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May 20
Frustration over late additions to state budget talks has prompted a new bill that would prevent lawmakers from losing their paychecks past the deadline. capitolconfidential.com/p/la…
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May 14
We thought the state budget would be wrapped up by the end of next week. That may no longer be the case, lawmakers said Thursday. capitolconfidential.com/p/ve…
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May 14
Data centers have been a hot topic in Albany this year but aren’t expected to be part of the state budget. Lawmakers are now prepping their next move. capitolconfidential.com/p/da…
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May 13
And Blakeman has won his case in pursuit of public matching funds. capitolconfidential.com/p/ne…
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May 12
We have an update on when the nine remaining bills that make up the state budget might make it to the floors of the state Senate and Assembly. capitolconfidential.com/p/no…
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Five law firms handling NY pension fund legal work have given the @NYSComptroller about $500K in campaign donations. Good govt. groups say it's a loophole that needs to be closed. Story via @timothyjfanning timesunion.com/capitol/artic… via @TimesUnion
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was asked if he believes in climate change and if he would support tariff refund checks. Here’s what the said. capitolconfidential.com/p/br…
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But a vote on the nine remaining budget bills remains in limbo and talks over spending continue. capitolconfidential.com/p/ho…
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ICYMI: Gov. Kathy Hochul paid a late-Friday visit to the Legislative Correspondents Association. Here’s what she said. capitolconfidential.com/p/ho…
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Apr 30
New York has what lawmakers say is an '“Epstein loophole” in law that allows those who pay for sex to evade sex trafficking charges. Here’s how they want to change that. capitolconfidential.com/p/ne…
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Apr 30
Will Hochul and lawmakers still move on overhauling New York’s redistricting process this year? We asked. Here’s what they said. capitolconfidential.com/p/re…
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Apr 27
The controversial packaging extended producer responsibility bill is back — but with several changes advocates called “concessions” to industry opponents. capitolconfidential.com/p/pa…
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Apr 27
Mother denied @NYSLabor promotions wins $1.06M verdict from jury that concluded she faced discrimination for her gender and having young kids. timesunion.com/capitol/artic… via @TimesUnion
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Apr 24
One of the thorniest subjects in state budget negotiations, auto insurance, could be near a resolution but it doesn’t mean a state budget deal is imminent. capitolconfidential.com/p/an…
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