The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), the state’s ethics and lobbying regulator, is seeking someone to serve as the agency’s Communication’s Assistant/Press Aide. According to the job posting, the […]
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Governor Signs Ethics Bill Opposed by Good Government Groups
Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo announced that he has signed into law a bill that was negotiated behind closed doors and approved at the very end of the legislative session. Chapter 286 […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, August 25
Mylan to Reduce EpiPen Costs as Political Pressure Mounts Bloomberg Mylan NV took some steps to alleviate patients’ cost burden for its $600 EpiPen emergency allergy shots following pressure from […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, August 24
The Senator’s Daughter Who Raised Prices on Anti-Allergy EpiPen Bloomberg Politics Members of Congress are in an unusual position as they demand an explanation for Mylan NV’s 400 percent price […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – August 19, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – August 19, 2016 Governor Announces Funding for Clean Air and Alternative Transportation Projects Governor Approves Legislation to Protect Utility Workers Comptroller: […]
Report: JCOPE Investigating Non-Profit
The Albany Times Union reports that the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is investigating a non-profit, possibly regarding its compliance with the state’s “source of funding” reporting requirement. Pledge […]
Health Headlines for Monday, August 22
AG: BlueShield illegally denied claims for mental, nutritional counseling Albany Times Union BlueShield of Northeastern New York and two sister organizations wrongfully denied $1.6 million in policyholders’ claims for psychotherapy […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – August 12, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – August 12, 2016 Governor Announces Campus Sex Assault Awareness Campaign Governor Announces Launch of State Grown & Certified Food Program JCOPE […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, August 17
Medicaid drives 33 percent increase in New York State’s health exchange enrollment Buffalo News Enrollment in New York State’s health insurance exchange rose by one-third this year as more residents […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, August 16
Aetna to Pull Back From Public Health Care Exchanges New York Times In a blow to President Obama’s health care law, Aetna, one of the nation’s major insurers, said Monday […]