The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE), the state’s ethics and lobbying regulator, announced today that it has reached settlement agreements with two lobbying organizations and individual lobbyists regarding alleged […]
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Health Headlines for Monday, April 9
5 big insurance issues in New York City & State New York Health insurance was a major target in state budget negotiations this year, including a proposed windfall tax on […]
JCOPE Is Seeking a Director of Lobbying
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is seeking a Director of Lobbying who will “oversee the administration and review of all required filings under the New York State Lobbying […]
Health Headlines for Friday, April 6
State budget includes health care fund after $2.8 million lobbying push City & State Following months of threats by the Trump administration to slash federal health care spending, New York […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, April 4
U.S. Obamacare 2018 exchange enrollment drops 3 percent: CMS Reuters About 11.8 million consumers nationwide enrolled in 2018 Obamacare exchange plans, a 3 percent drop from last year when 12.2 […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – April 4, 2018
Coverage of Albany and New York State government Governor, Legislative Leaders Finalize 2018-19 State Budget Attorney General to Lead Multistate Lawsuit Against Federal Governor Over Census Question Attorney […]
Health Headlines for Tuesday, April 3
U.S. govt sets 3.40 pct hike in 2019 payments to Medicare insurers Reuters The U.S. government on Monday said it would increase by 3.40 percent on average 2019 payments to […]
Health Headlines for Monday, April 2
Health insurance costs strain family resources The Daily Star While the number of people lacking health insurance in New York is at a historic low, costs have skyrocketed over the […]
Health Headlines for Friday, March 30
Walmart in Early-Stage Acquisition Talks With Humana Wall Street Journal Walmart Inc. is in preliminary talks to buy insurer Humana Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, a deal […]
Appeals Court Rejects Efforts to Close ‘LLC loophole’
Earlier today, a mid-level state appellate court rejected two efforts by the Brennan Center for Justice to close New York’s “LLC loophole.” Back in 1996, the New York State Board […]