Capitol Notes
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State releases long-awaited plan for eliminating hepatitis C
More than two years after a hepatitis c elimination task force last convened, the DOH releases their report
State eviction moratorium extension unlikely
Legal Aid Society staff attorney Ellen Davidson says there's no indication the moratorium law lasts beyond Jan. 15.
Spring planting season uncertain for potential marijuana farmers
Top state marijuana regulator says it's unclear when farmers can plant crop for adult-use businesses
Tish James releases transcripts from investigation into Cuomo (DOCS)
New York AG Tish James releases transcripts of interviews from investigation into former-Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Jacobs: Dems didn’t prioritize losing propositions
New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs said the fate of propositions 1, 3 and 4 were taken for granted.
Senate Agriculture chair opposes changing OT threshold for farmworkers in 2021
Sen. Michelle Hinchey doesn't want the Hochul administration to reconvene a special wage board this year.
New York AG Tish James officially joins race for governor
New York Attorney General Letitia James made the news of her bid for governor official on Friday.
Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in
Access to public records maintained by state agencies could be easier to obtain as the result of directive from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hemp regulations ‘probably’ up next for Cannabis Control Board
Cannabis Control Board member Jen Metzger expects state regulators to turn their attention to hemp.