NY Allocates Funding For Grown & Certified
The funding will help promote the wide variety of foods and beverages grown and produced in the state
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Cuomo Directs State Agencies To Support Transgender Service Membe
Cuomo is making sure transgender people are protected under the State’s Human Rights Law.
NY Releasing March SNAP Benefits Early
New York State will release the March Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits about a week earlier than scheduled.
Cuomo Plans To Use Sales Tax To Help Fund AIM
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced amendments made to his fiscal year 2020 Executive Budget will ensure towns and villages are not adversely impacted by changes to the Aid and Incentives to Municipalities program.
Aetna And NYS Settle Claim Over HIV Privacy Breach
Health care insurer Aetna reaches a settlement with New York State over claims the company revealed the HIV status of approximately 2,460 New York members
NY Assembly Passes Medical Marijuana Bill
After looking at the issue of medical marijuana from all aspects, the New York State Assembly and Governor Cuomo reached an agreement Thursday on this issue.
NY Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit Pet Tattooing and Piercing
The New York State Senate passed a bill Wednesday sponsored by Senator Tom Libous that would prohibit unnecessary piercings or permanent tattooing of companion animals.
Report Criticizes State Agencies for Slow Contract Approval
A report issued by State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli shows state agencies were late 87% of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers last year.
Senator Schumer Calls for Tighter Trucking Industry Regulation
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling for tighter regulations on the trucking industry.
Seward Voices Opposition to Ammo Microstamping Legislation
State Senator James Seward joined his fellow senators last week to voice a strong opposition to gun control legislation requiring microstamping of ammunition.