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SUNY and CUNY leaders urged to confront President Trump
UUP leader wants SUNY and CUNY chancellors to be part of a coordinated rebuttal to President Trump's higher education policies.
Cancer survivors push update to state medical leave policy
The state's paid medical leave benefit has been stagnant for more than three decades and cancer survivors want an update.
Troopers want time to process violent incidents
The New York State Troopers PBA wants troopers to have paid leave to process the direct involvement with a violent incident/
Students, parents and educators navigate school smartphone restrictions
New York is poised to become the latest state to restrict access to smartphones during the school day.
Framework takes shape for $254 billion state budget
The Times Union's Dan Clark discusses the broad strokes that have been agreed upon for state budget.
Do Senate Dems need a new approach to plastic waste?
Sen. Monica Martinez explains why she is pushing a plastic waste bill, despite environmentalists backing another bill.
NY car insurance costs squeezing ride-hailing services
Uber is encouraging state lawmakers to address the constantly escalating cost of car insurance in New York.
Former Syracuse mayor’s memoir exposes reality of governing
Stephanie Miner memoir explains her political relationship Andrew Cuomo and working with the state legislature.
Insurance mandate proposed for obesity treatment
The American Diabetes Association wants insurers to be forced to cover obesity treatments, including costly drugs and surgeries.
