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Unfinished business for Climate Action Council
Unfinished business includes the future role of low-carbon fuels, funding for the plan, and pace of building electrification requirements.
Climate Action Council’s to-do list
The co-chairs of the Climate Action Council explain what's left to figure out before completing a final scoping plan.
Leadership turnover for the New York State Police
The superintendent of the state police and the head of union representing troopers departed their posts in October.
Lawmakers review code enforcement in New York
Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski discusses new resources and penalties to promote building code compliance around New York.
Nurses push back on use of mandatory overtime
A package of bills awaiting the governor's signature is designed to boost restrictions on the use of mandatory OT for nurses.
State’s top court to decide fate of legislative pay raises
The constitutionality of the process of awarding lawmakers raises in 2018 will be decided by the state Court of Appeals.
Cigar retailers look for growth opportunities
Bills kicking around the Capitol would lower taxes for premium cigars and allow cigar lounges to serve alcohol.
Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board makes recommendations
Harm reduction is top funding priority for Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board
Secretive memos may be influencing New York judges
The New York Civil Liberties Union won an initial battle to obtain memos from the state Office of Court Administration.
