On Tuesday, the state Inspector General released a report which finds that a state Board of Elections (SBOE) spokesperson – a Republican appointee — released a memo that made a […]
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Health Headlines for Thursday, June 2
Q&A: New York hospitals responses on payouts, Affordable Care Act Lohud/Journal News USA TODAY Network asked 42 hospitals and health systems in New York questions as part of its report […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – May 27, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – May 27, 2016 Governor Announces New Teacher Incentive Scholarship Program Attorney General Sues Domino’s for Wage Theft Governor Calls on Legislature […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, May 31
NY lawmakers consider limit on opioid drug prescriptions WBNG 12 Action News New York lawmakers are considering legislation that would limit the amount of prescription opioid drugs patients can get […]
Health Headlines for Friday, May 27
Amid heroin concerns, groups push for opioids with abuse-deterrent properties Politico Amid a push to curb the use of opioids and heroin in the state, a coalition is pushing the […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – May 20, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – May 20, 2016 What’s Inside Governor Calls for Reforms of Laws Governing Secondary Ticket Markets Governor Announces Excellence in Teaching Program […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, May 25
Only 15 Percent of U.S. Adults Now Smoke, CDC Finds NBC News The nation seems to be kicking its smoking habit faster than ever before. Read Full Article More Men […]
Governor Challenges Legislature to Close LLC Loophole
Earlier today, Gov. Cuomo announced that he is submitting to the Legislature legislation to close the LLC loophole in New York State. The Governor has sent the Legislature eight bills […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, May 24
Republicans offer plan to compete against Obamacare, not repeal it Albany Business Review The latest Republican attempt to address Obamacare wouldn’t repeal the Affordable Care Act, but instead establish a […]
Health Headlines for Monday, May 23
Insurance industry not to blame for medical costs Albany Business Review In 2008, when the price of oil peaked at more than $145 per barrel, Americans were outraged. Read Full […]