Politics

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Rallies With Writers Guild Of America At Times Square Paramount Building To Demand Fair Contract Negotiations, Better Pay And Working Conditions For Writers

May 25, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined WGA workers outside the Times Square Paramount Building to rally for fair contract negotiations to provide writers with better pay and better working conditions. Gillibrand called on studios and executives to come to the table and negotiate in good faith. Gillibrand was joined by state Senator Liz Krueger, Assemblymember Tony Simone, NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher, WGA East President Michael Winship, writer Paula Pell, actor and writer Danny Strong, filmmaker Craig Zobel, and a number of other important contributors to the entertainment industry.

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Assembly Will Barclay

Assembly Committees Provide More Victories For New York’s Career Criminals

May 25, 2023 Contributor
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today criticized members of the Majority Conference for blocking necessary public safety measures while at the same time advancing bills to assist convicted criminals. After rejecting a series of Republican-sponsored bills in committees this week, Democrats today approved “Elder Parole” and “Fair and Timely Parole” bills, the goal of each is to release more prisoners from prison.

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The Governor

Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million To Advance Innovation In Clean Hydrogen Research, Development And Demonstration Projects

May 25, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $10 million initiative to advance innovative clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects that address the challenge of replacing fossil fuel usage in hard-to-electrify sectors. This solicitation is open to fund projects proposed by New York-based entities that are also actively applying for federal clean hydrogen funding opportunities. Today’s announcement supports the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals to reduce emissions 85 percent by 2050 and transition to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040. 

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Calls For Investigation Of AI-Related Senior Scams

May 21, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to assess the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI)-related scams targeting older adults. Recent reports suggest that scams using AI-powered technology, including voice clones, chatbots, and “deep fake” videos, are a growing problem and may be used to target vulnerable populations, particularly older Americans.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand, Delauro Introduce New And Improved Family Act In Fight For Universal Paid Leave

May 18, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) are introducing an updated version of their signature legislation to create a permanent, national paid family and medical leave program, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. The FAMILY Act would ensure that every worker, no matter the size of their employer or if they are self-employed or part-time, has access to paid leave for every serious medical event, every time it’s needed.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Provide Social Security Credits To Caregivers

May 17, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Aging Committee, held a video press conference to announce the reintroduction of the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act, legislation that would provide Social Security credits to caregivers. Millions of Americans leave the workforce to become unpaid caregivers for sick, disabled, or elderly loved ones; Gillibrand’s legislation would make sure that their retirement is not threatened as a result.

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