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Gillibrand Leads 15 Senate Colleagues In Push To Include 12 Weeks Of National Paid Family And Medical Leave In President Biden’s Budget

January 13, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a coalition of 16 senators to call on the Biden administration to remain firm in its commitment to paid leave by advancing a national paid family and medical leave program in the FY2024 budget.

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Statement From Senator Mannion On Governor Hochul’s State Of The State Address

January 11, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion (SD-50) today released the following statement:

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Statement From Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay On Gov. Hochul’s State Of The State Address

January 11, 2023 Contributor

Following is a statement from New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address:

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Governor Hochul Announces Transformative Investments In Energy Affordability, Building Efficiency, And Clean Air And Water

January 11, 2023 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced investments in energy affordability, clean and efficient buildings, clean air, and clean water, as part of the 2023 State of the State.

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Gillibrand Announces Over $130 Million In Federal Funding To Help Assist And Revitalize New York’s Overburdened Health Care System

January 10, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce over $130 million in federal funding she secured to help assist and revitalize New York’s overburdened health care system.

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Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

January 7, 2023 Contributor

Following is a statement from New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay:

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Leader Barclay Announces Leadership And Committee Positions For 2023 Legislative Session

January 7, 2023 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced the Assembly Minority Conference list of leadership positions and committee assignments for the 2023 Legislative Session.

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Restoring Contract Oversight Is A Great First Step, But More Should Be Done

January 6, 2023 Contributor

Earlier this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul approved a long-overdue measure to restore the comptroller’s office with oversight of state contracts. This is great news and is an important first step in restoring New York’s proper checks and balances.

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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Allowing Local Social Service Districts To Provide Families with Up To 24 Months Of Eligibility For Child Care Assistance

January 6, 2023 Contributor

On December 31, 2022 Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will allow local social service districts the option to provide families with up to 24 months of eligibility for child care assistance, beyond the current 12 month requirement (A.10209-A (Lunsford)/S.9029 (Ramos)).

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