ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves New Gun Legislation
ALBANY - New York lawmakers on Tuesday approved the most comprehensive set of gun bills in the state in six years, including measures that would ban bump stocks, prohibit teachers from carrying guns in schools and extend the waiting period for gun … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Update, Expand Abortion Rights for Women
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo, flanked by Democratic leaders of the state Legislature, on Tuesday night signed into law the Reproductive Health Act - a series of measures codifying abortion protections and expanding reproductive health rights for … [Read more...]
Rabb Reacts to Legislature Passing GENDA, Banning of Conversion Therapy
JAMESTOWN - Human rights groups and equality advocates from across New York are celebrating the historic passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) by the state legislature, as well as legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the … [Read more...]
Progressive Initiatives Included in Cuomo’s $175 Billion Proposed State Budget
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented the annual State of the State and State Budget Tuesday in Albany and the spending plan is filled with liberal policies that are expected to be realized in the coming months as the result of one-party Democratic … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, Bans Conversion Therapy
ALBANY - While the governor received a lot of attention Tuesday for his state of the state and budget address, the state legislature was also busy making news. Both the State Senate and Assembly passed a pair of bills that are considered wins for … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Present 2019-20 Budget Tuesday During State of the State Address
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his State of the State and state budget address Tuesday in Albany. The address is scheduled for 2 p.m. at The Egg Center for Performing Arts. Cuomo has already laid out some of his priorities for this … [Read more...]
Democratic Controlled State Legislature Begins 2019 Session on Wednesday
ALBANY - The New York State Legislature will begin the 2019 session this week in Albany. The new session is highlighted by both the Assembly and the Senate now being controlled by the Democratic Party, meaning a much more progressive agenda and … [Read more...]
Young, Goodell Both Voice Opposition to Recommendations to Increase Salary of State Legislators
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s two representatives in the State Legislature are both going on record to oppose a 64 percent salary increase for State lawmakers. The Committee on Legislative and Executive Compensation recommended last week that the … [Read more...]
State Compensation Committee Approves Salary Increase for Elected Officials
ALBANY - A special panel created by the governor and Legislature voted Thursday to increase the base pay for state legislators by more than 60 percent, boosting their annual salaries for the first time in 20 years from $79,500 to $130,000 by … [Read more...]
