The Capitol Pressroom
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State examines alternative pathways to high school diplomas
Dec. 7, 2022 - A new report on pathways to a high school diploma outside of New York is being used by state education officials to shape the future use of Regents exams for students. ... Dec 7, 2022
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Buffalo News secures personnel records for WNY state troopers
Dec. 7, 2022 - Buffalo News watchdog reporter Matthew Spina talks highlights the challenge of obtaining personnel records from the state police and discusses trends that emerged from ... Dec 7, 2022
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Clawing back independent oversight of economic development
Dec. 6, 2022 - Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for restoring the authority members of the state Public Authorities Control Board used to be ab... Dec 6, 2022
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Policing predatory mobile sports wagering incentives
Dec. 6, 2022 - Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, explains why he's pushing legislation directing state regulators to exercise more control over potential predatory bu... Dec 6, 2022
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Left, right, and center: An improbable state senate career
Dec. 6, 2022 - Sen. John Brooks, a Long Island Democrat, discusses the surprise victory that launched him to the Capitol, reflects on his career in the state Senate and talks about th... Dec 6, 2022
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Reforming New York's economic landscape
Dec. 5, 2022 - The New York Community Equity Agenda is pushing a package of reforms in 2023 that they hope will change the state's approach to economic development and uplift ordinary... Dec 5, 2022
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Do drivers need another gas tax holiday?
Dec. 5, 2022 - Senate Transportation Committee Chair Tim Kennedy, a Buffalo Democrat, discuss the effect of New York's seven-month gas tax holiday and whether the state should continu... Dec 5, 2022
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State looking for hundreds of snow plow drivers
Dec. 5, 2022 - Winter is coming, so New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez makes the case for interested New Yorkers to consider filling hund... Dec 5, 2022
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New obstacles for accessing home care services
Dec. 2, 2022 - Legal Aid Society Health Law Unit Director Rebecca Antar Novick explains why a coalition of consumer advocates and managed care plans have concerns about the state's ne... Dec 2, 2022
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Policing drone use by law enforcement
Dec. 2, 2022 - In light of the proliferation of drone registrations by police departments across the state, the New York Civil Liberties Union is pushing for legislation to regulate t... Dec 2, 2022