The Capitol Pressroom
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December 6, 2019: Reporters Dan Clark and Bernadette Hogan
On this Friday, we broke down the news of the week that was with the New York Daily News’ Bernadette Hogan and the New York Law Journal’s Dan Clark. Dec 6, 2019
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December 6, 2019: State level bans on pesticides
Environmental advocates are working to get a state ban on a popular pesticide called chlorpyrifos due to health concerns. Tyler Smith, staff scientist at Earthjustice, explained why a... Dec 6, 2019
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December 6, 2019: Minimum wage in New York
A minimum wage increase is slated to go into effect at the end of this calendar year after a statutorily mandated Budget Office report was released showing “negligible, if any, impact... Dec 6, 2019
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December 6, 2019: Criminal justice reforms
With the implementation of the state’s criminal justice reforms less than a month away. Khalil Cumberbatch, Chief Strategist at New Yorkers United for Justice, discussed his concerns ... Dec 6, 2019
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December 5, 2019: Potential JCOPE leak
Could there have been a breach of the State’s Executive and Public Officers Laws after a leak at the Joint Commission of Public Ethics? Brendan Lyons, State Bureau Editor for the Alba... Dec 5, 2019
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December 5, 2019: Asm. Billy Jones on ADK Cell reception
The increasing popularity of the Adirondack Park has highlighted another issue in the area, a lack of reliable cell phone coverage. Asm. Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) discussed how the ... Dec 5, 2019
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December 5, 2019: SCOTUS Gun Rights Case
This week, the federal Supreme Court heard arguments in a gun rights case launched by the New York Rifle and Pistol Association against a gun transport bill which had been implemented... Dec 5, 2019
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December 5, 2019: County Clerk preparation for Green Light Law
The Green Light Law which would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for drivers’ licenses has proven to be controversial and ambiguous for County Clerks across New York. Oswego Cou... Dec 5, 2019
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December 4, 2019: Combating Veteran Suicide
Each year, thousands of veterans lose their lives to suicide. Derek Coy, Veterans Health Officer at the New York State Health Foundation, discussed what more can be done to help end t... Dec 4, 2019
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December 4, 2019: Asm. Amy Paulin
Asm. Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale), stopped by the Hut to share the latest on her legislative actions and the work she is going to be focusing on in the new session. Dec 4, 2019