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Legislature approves closure of fracking waste ‘loophole’
Jul 30, 2020 - Environmental advocates cheered the passage of legislation sponsored by Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) that closes
DiNapoli ready to resume spending oversight role stripped by Cuomo
Jul 30, 2020 - The stock market was not immune to the economic impact of COVID-19. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli
Little known unemployment program is helping businesses avoid layoffs
Jul 29, 2020 - In an effort to prevent layoffs amidst this tumultuous economic situation, many states including New
Counties could impose big tax increases if federal aid doesn’t materialize
Jul 29, 2020 - New York’s counties are facing a tough fiscal situation due in part to the COVID-19
After being pushed to the brink, New York cemeteries adapt to new normal
Jul 29, 2020 - At the peak of New York’s fight against COVID-19, hundreds of New Yorkers were dying
Election officials debate automatic voter registration
Jul 29, 2020 - The legislature was busy in their return to Albany this month. One of the bills
Free speech advocates cheer legislation targeting legal bullies
Jul 28, 2020 - Last week, the Legislature passed legislation that would end SLAPP lawsuits in the Empire State.
Heading to Albany: Recent college grad poised to bring new blood to Assembly
Jul 28, 2020 - This year’s state primary elections saw major wins by progressive candidates. Today, we met Khaleel
Police departments balk at complying with new transparency law
Jul 28, 2020 - In the wake of the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, the state
