Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Rape is Rape Act into law. The legislation updates the definition of rape in the penal code to ensure that additional forms of nonconsensual, forced sexual conduct can be prosecuted as rape. Its provisions are … [Read more...]
NYS To Participate In Summer EBT Program
New York State will participate in the Summer EBT program which will provide meals to two million low-income school-aged children in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul opted the state into the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Electronic … [Read more...]
Chautauqua, North Harmony Receive Total of $200,000 to Deal With Starry Stonewort
The towns of Chautauqua and North Harmony are each receiving $100,000 to deal with starry stonewort in Chautauqua Lake. Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $3 million in grants for 43 projects to reduce the negative impacts of invasive species. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
Nine Democratic Governors, Including Hochul, Calling For Federal Action On Immigration
Nine Democratic governors, led by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, are calling for federal action on immigration. The governors asked in a letter sent to the White House and Congress for “a serious commitment” to overhauling the immigration system … [Read more...]
NYS Removes Barriers For Perspective School Bus Drivers Applying For CDL
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to remove barriers for perspective school bus drivers applying for a commercial driver license. At the Governor’s direction, the Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented a federal waiver that allows … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Critical of Proposed $2.4 Billion For Migrant Crisis Issues In State Budget
State Senator George Borrello is critical of the $2.4 billion proposed in the state budget to be allocated to New York City to address the migrant crisis. Borrello said part of the problem is that New York City remains a "Sanctuary City" which … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Unveils $233 Billion Proposed 2025 State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $233 billion proposed 2025 State budget Tuesday. The spending plan represents a 4.5% increase for the 2024 budget, but does not increase income taxes and boosts school aid to nearly $36 billion. The proposal … [Read more...]
NYS Has Collected More Than $1.55 Billion In Mobile Sports Wagering Taxes In Two Years
New York State has collected more than $1.55 billion in taxes on mobile sports wagering over the last two years. Governor Kathy Hochul said most of those taxes will be used for education. Last year’s $862 million, when added to $693 million as … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul to Deliver Proposed 2025 State Budget Today
Governor Kathy Hochul will present her 2025 State Budget this morning. Hochul will give her address at 10:30 a.m. from the Red Room in the State Capitol in Albany. New York Daily News reports the proposed budget will total $233 billion with … [Read more...]
