Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has issued the following statement “relating to the Moreland Commission investigation:” “After a thorough investigation of interference with the […]
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Health Headlines for Friday, January 8
First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in New York Open New York Times New York joined the ranks of nearly half the states on Thursday in allowing the use of medical marijuana […]
JCOPE Lobbying Amnesty Program Underway
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has launched its Lobbying Amnesty Program, which runs through June 30, 2016. It is not a general amnesty program, but is limited to […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, January 7
$200 million tax hike possible after health co-op collapse Albany Times Union Are New Yorkers looking at a health insurance tax to pay for the more than $200 million in […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, January 6
NY senators to examine Health Republic failure Newsday Two state senators plan to examine the failure of the insurance cooperative Health Republic, which got behind financially and shut down last […]
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Coverage of Albany and New York State government – December 31, 2015 What’s Inside Governor Announces Launch of State Student Loan Forgiveness Program Governor Announces Progress on New York Responds […]
James Carr Elected President of the St. Catherine’s Center Board of Directors
Hinman Straub Government Analyst James J. Carr has been elected to serve as president of the St. Catherine’s Center for Children Board of Directors. St. Catherine’s Center has been serving […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, January 5
Syracuse firm that handles claims for troubled insurer lays off another 35 workers Syracuse Post Standard An Eastwood company that processes claims for a financially troubled health insurer laid off […]
Health Headlines for Monday, January 4
Many See I.R.S. Penalties as More Affordable Than Insurance New York Times Clint Murphy let the deadline for getting health insurance by the new year pass without a second thought. […]
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Coverage of Albany and New York State government – December 24, 2015 What’s Inside Governor Announces Administration Appointments Governor Announces Plan to Pardon Former Youthful Offenders Gaming Commission Awards Three […]