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The 2021 legislative session concluded in the early hours of Friday morning, with a number of measures left unresolved.
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New York’s legislative session is drawing to a close, but without the usual frenzy of hallways crowded with lobbyists and protesters and few last minute backroom deals. For the second year in a row, the New York State Capitol has been off limits to visitors and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, facing multiple scandals, is largely isolated from the negotiations.
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The 2021 New York legislative session is in its final hours, with many items yet to be resolved. Criminal justice reforms continue to dominate at the end of the session, just as they have for the past two years. Here’s a look at what seems to be in, and what seems to be out.
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An apparent deal has been reached between the New York State Senate and Assembly on several criminal justice measures, including the sealing of some criminal records to give convicts a second chance in life and a measure to hold gun manufacturers legally liable for people who commit crimes with their guns.
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The New York state legislature is scheduled to end its session in mid June. Lawmakers have a long list of priorities they hope to finish before…
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York City restaurants can operate at 75% of capacity beginning May 7, bringing rules there in line with the rest of the state.…
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Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislative leaders have agreed on a new state budget that will take effect Monday. Spending totals $175.5 billion.…
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The New York State Legislature has been more active during the first few days of the session than it has in many years.On Monday, both houses of the…
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Pet stores in New York State would be prohibited from buying dogs or cats from puppy mills and other large commercial breeding facilities under a new…
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Both houses of the New York State Legislature have approved a proposal to make significant changes to New York's medical malpractice law, by allowing…