Reuters reports the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by four states, including New York, to hear a case on the limit to state and local tax deductions. The justices turned away an appeal by New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ Initiatives Receive Additional Funding, Advancements in State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced major advancements in equity initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community as part of the enacted 2023 State Budget. The Budget includes $13.5 million for the Department of Health to support the LGBTQ+ community and more … [Read more...]
NYS Cannabis Control Board Approves 52 Conditional Cultivator Licenses to Farms
The State Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 conditional cultivator licenses to farms. These are the first adult-use cannabis licenses granted in New York State and they advance the Seeding Opportunity Initiative. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]
NY Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Arrest on Campaign Finance Fraud Charges
CNN reports New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday after being arrested and indicted on campaign finance fraud charges. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she had "accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective … [Read more...]
Over 1700 Illegal Guns Removed in NYS as Part of Interstate Task Force
An Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns has removed 1,753 firearms in the state in its first three months. Governor Kathy Hochul said that's a 20% increase in the overall number of guns seized due to increased cooperation and communication from … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Speak at Chamber Breakfast on State Budget
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell shared their initial takes on the 2022-23 State Budget at the Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday. The two legislators appeared via Zoom to attendees of the annual breakfast … [Read more...]
State Legislators, Gov. Hochul Announce State Budget Deal
New York State legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul have come to an agreement on a $220 billion state budget. Hochul announced the agreement nearly a week after the budget was due. Lawmakers were expected to begin voting on bills Thursday night … [Read more...]
NY Post: Hochul, State Lawmakers Fail To Reach Budget Deal Wednesday
The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]
New York Daily News: State Legislators May Begin Voting on State Budget Wednesday
State legislators may begin voting on parts of the state budget Wednesday. The New York Daily News reports the budget is expected to exceed Governor Kathy Hochul’s initial $216 billion ask. Insiders said both the Assembly and the Senate were … [Read more...]
Borello Joins Lawsuit Against Gov. Hochul, State Dept. of Health
State Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Department of Health over a proposed regulation regarding isolation and quarantining. The lawsuit filed in Cattaraugus County Supreme Court is in … [Read more...]
