Capitol Notes
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Skepticism about New York’s marijuana timeline
Marijuana farmer has her doubts about New York's ability to open retail dispensaries in 2022.
LG Antonio Delgado weighs tough budget options
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado won't rule out raising taxes or slowing the growth of spending in next year's state budget.
Child poverty council scheduled to start work
The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council is tasked with writing roadmap to cutting poverty in half.
COVID deals setback to New York’s AIDS reduction goals
New York originally hoped to end the AIDS epidemic by 2020. Now the goal is 2024.
New York Republicans split on who won 2020 presidential election
A slim majority of likely Republican voters this fall believe former President Donald Trump won in 2020.
Jacobs pursuing another term as head of NY Dems
New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs wants another two years in office
Panel reviewing education in prison poised to blow deadline
A commission studying education in prison is scheduled to release a report in September.
Health Commissioner Mary Bassett talks monkeypox response
Dr. Bassett says state and city health officials working collaboratively in response to monkeypox.
Green constitutional amendment still ‘undefined’
An amendment guaranteeing New Yorkers clean air, clean water and a healthful environment sits on sidelines.