Capitol Notes
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Hochul expected to approve decriminalization of syringes
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign legislation on Thursday that would decriminalize the possession and sale of hypodermic needles
Upstate minimum wage poised to rise to $13.20 an hour
Hochul administration sets course for higher minimum wage in upstate New York.
Excluded Workers Fund ‘nearing exhaustion,’ no guarantee of funds for new applicants
The state Department of Labor will soon run out of funding for "excluded worker" claims.
Skoufis plans to study New York’s studies
Sen. James Skoufis plans on using his committee to evaluate the status of state studies.
Heastie ends impeachment investigation without conferencing with members
A number of Assembly Democrats are frustrated or angry with resolution of impeachment investigation.
Sources: Hochul likely to tap public authorities watchdog head as her counsel
A former chief of staff and counsel to Hochul is expected to rejoin her team.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces resignation
Cuomo departs amid an impeachment investigation and a majority of New Yorkers calling for him to resign.
Reports: Cuomo top aide resigning
One of the governor's most trusted advisers has left the administration.
Assembly Judiciary Committee member forecasts ‘another month’ with impeachment inquiry
Assembly Judiciary Committee Phil Steck forecasts the future of the chamber's impeachment investigation into the governor