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.
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.