Gov. Cuomo has announced that he plans push for ethics reforms again in the 2017 legislative session, saying that he plans to introduce a 10-point proposal “to advance strong ethics […]
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Health Headlines for Thursday, January 12
Republican-led Senate takes first step to repeal ‘Obamacare’ AP The Senate has passed a measure to take the first step forward on dismantling President Barack Obama’s health care law, responding […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – January 11, 2017
Coverage of Albany and New York State government 2017 Legislative Session Begins IDC Will Continue to Align with Senate GOP Assembly Speaker Announces Leadership Appointments, Committee Chairs Governor to Hold […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, January 10
The Fight for Health Care Has Begun New York Times When House Republicans abandoned their plan to gut an independent ethics office last week, it showed the power of public […]
Health Headlines for Friday, January 6
How exercising regularly could save you up to $2,500 a year USA Today For those pushing exercise to the side, there may be a good reason to rethink giving the […]
State Board of Elections Holding Campaign Finance Seminar
The New York State Board of Elections (SBOE) is holding a Campaign Finance Seminar in Albany on January 12, 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Albany Hilton […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, January 5
Senate Republicans Open Fight Over Obama Health Law New York Times Congress opened for battle over the Affordable Care Act on Wednesday as Republicans pushed immediately forward to repeal the […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – January 4, 2017
Coverage of Albany and New York State government Special Session Talks Fall Short Governor to Hold Regional State of the State Addresses Governor Announces Minimum Wage Public Awareness Campaign Attorney […]
JCOPE Announces Settlements With Companies Involved in Silver, Skelos Cases
Last week, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) announced that it has entered into settlement agreements with two companies for Lobbying Act violations. The two companies were implicated in […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, January 3
New drug approvals fall to six-year low in 2016 Reuters Last year turned out to be a disappointing one for new drug approvals with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]