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Senator Mannion And Assemblyman Stirpe Introduce New Legislation To Mitigate Persistent Flooding In Upstate Communities

August 7, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion and Assemblyman Al Stirpe today announced new legislation to mitigate persistent flooding in Central New York and Mohawk Valley communities, including in Cross Lake and along the Seneca River.

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Comptroller Report Offers Reality Check On Progressives’ Energy Overhaul

August 4, 2023 Contributor

As New York attempts to meet the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), it is becoming clearer the fears about its shortcomings are about to become a reality. More evidence of this came by way of New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli who released a report this week emphasizing how far behind the state is with respect to meeting the unrealistic demands required under the new environmental policy.

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Gillibrand, Wicker Fight For Forestry Industry

August 3, 2023 Contributor

U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the Forest Conservation Easement Program Act, which would help conserve working forests by expanding and enhancing the abilities of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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Governor Hochul Announces $12 Million To Advance Electric Vehicle Adoption And Integration With The Electric Grid

August 3, 2023 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $12 million initiative to support the development and demonstration of innovative, replicable solutions that advance electric vehicle adoption and the integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid. The initiative also seeks to support novel demonstrations of medium- and heavy-duty electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. In addition to supporting the State’s transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2035, today’s announcement advances the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act requirements to achieve a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040 and reduce emissions 85 percent by 2050.

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ICYMI: The New York Times On President Biden Signing Executive Order Implementing Senator Gillibrand’s Hard-Fought Military Justice Reforms

August 2, 2023 Contributor

In case you missed it, the New York Times published an article regarding President Biden’s executive order implementing historic military justice reforms passed in the FY22 and FY23 National Defense Authorization Acts. For nearly a decade, Gillibrand fought alongside survivors, veterans and legal experts to make these fundamental changes, which remove judicial functions and prosecutorial duties from commanders for certain serious offenses and give these powers to trained, professional military prosecutors independent of the chain of command.

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Senator John W. Mannion Continues Record Funding For Workforce Training With Additional $1,750,000 For MACNY To Help Meet Demand For High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs In CNY And Across The State

August 2, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion (D-Geddes) today announced continued record funding for the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) with an additional $1,750,000 for workforce training in high-demand and high-skill manufacturing jobs in Central New York and across the state.

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Governor Hochul Announces Significant Federal Assistance To Reduce Clean-Energy Costs For New Yorkers

August 1, 2023 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, millions of New Yorkers will see a reduction in utility bills. The IRA funding will help support New York’s nuclear power plants to deliver zero emissions electricity for New Yorkers. The federal nuclear production tax credit, passed by Congress and signed by President Biden as part of the IRA, will provide significant financial support to the four operating nuclear reactors in New York and thereby reduce future payments by New York electric ratepayers to these facilities.

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Senator John W. Mannion Continues Record Funding For Workforce Training With Additional $1,750,000 For Macny To Help Meet Demand For High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs In Cny And Across The State

July 31, 2023 Contributor

FULTON, NY – Senator John W. Mannion (D-Geddes) today announced continued record funding for the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) with an additional $1,750,000 for workforce training in high-demand and high-skill manufacturing jobs […]

Gillibrand Statement On President Biden Signing Executive Order Implementing Military Justice Reforms

July 30, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s executive order implementing historic military justice reforms passed in the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act:

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Governor Hochul Announces $18 Million Next Generation Buildings Innovation Challenges For Advanced Building Technologies

July 29, 2023 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $18 million is available under the Next Generation Buildings Innovation Challenges for projects that offer advanced building technologies for clean heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, building envelopes, and controls. Round seven includes a new challenge area to advance intelligent building control solutions, including the development and commercialization of technologies that manage energy assets and electrical loads that will further enable decarbonization and electrification. This announcement supports New York State’s nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050.

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