NEW YORK’S NEW BUDGET IS A WIN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, INNOVATION, AND INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE
“The adoption of this extraordinary capital plan sends a strong signal that New York is building back stronger than ever...
It’s Time to Get to Work on Renewable Energy Solutions
Renewable energy projects have the potential to bring sustainable solutions not only to New York’s power grids, but to our...
LT. GOVERNOR BRIAN BENJAMIN RESIGNS
GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL: "I have accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective immediately. While the legal process plays out, it is clear...
AARP, PULP PRAISE GOVERNOR HOCHUL AND THE LEGISLATURE’S MAJOR STEP FORWARD TO PROTECT VULNERABLE NEW YORK UTILITY CONSUMERS
The final budget includes $250,000,000 to pay down residential electric and gas utility arrears statewide and another $100,000,000 earmarked for...
Sen. Gillibrand to Accept Petitions, Talk Rx Costs With AARP Members on Telephone Town Hall
AARP to Deliver 283,000 Signatures to Sen. Gillibrand Urging Congress to Let Medicare Negotiate Lower Rx Prices & More WHAT: U.S....
Robin Hood Applauds State Leaders for Historic Investment Expanding Child Care Vouchers
Robin Hood Partnered with Lawmakers, Child Care Providers, Advocates, and Business Leaders to Advocate for Expanded Child Care Eligibility Final...
NYSUT statement on 2022-23 state budget
ALBANY, N.Y. April 9, 2022 — New York State United Teachers President Andy Pallotta issued the following statement today on...
NEW YORK HEALTH PLAN ASSOCIATION ON FINAL 2023 BUDGET AGREEMENT
“We commend the Governor and legislative leaders for protecting New York’s most vulnerable residents by rejecting the proposal that would...
FirstNet Built with AT&T is Connecting More First Responders Across New York
What’s the news? AT&T is America’s public safety communications partner. In the nearly 5 years since we were selected by the...
Black Led and Black Centered Grassroots Organizations Urge Black Leadership in Albany to Reject Rollbacks to Bail and Discovery Reforms
(NEW YORK) - Black Led and Black Centered Grassroots Organizations released an open letter to Black statewide elected officials urging leadership...
Actum Continues to Grow New York Practice with Three More Hires
Johnson, Cullen and Bernard Add to Actum’s Communications, Political Consulting and Public Affairs Capabilties New York, New York – Actum LLC,...
More than 331,000 Low-Income New Yorkers at Risk of Utility Shutoffs without Action in State Budget
PSC data: New Yorkers in energy assistance programs are behind more than $419 million out of the $1.7 billion in...
Pharmacy carve-out would harm Medicaid beneficiaries, put lives at risk
For years, Carol struggled to manage her multiple chronic conditions, including HIV and sickle cell disease. She was stuck in...
A New Way of Making Noise in Albany – Owning the Public Debate in a Post-Pandemic World
The bustle in Albany during the legislative session is back. Kind of. We’re getting there. Lobbyists are descending upon the...
Hochul Sees The Political Danger Here
Speaker Carl Heastie, who leads the New York State Assembly, seems to have a definite view concerning “bail reform” that...
Economic Study Prompts Small Businesses to Join Coalition, Showcase Vital Role of Internet to New York Economy
Local businesses share experiences to shed light on how the internet accounts for 432K jobs and contributes $152B to state...
Part-Time TAP Should Include Students at Proprietary Colleges
This year the New York State Legislature has a chance to change the lives of thousands of very deserving college...
35 Organizations Urge NYS Legislative Leaders to Include Family Caregiver Tax Credit in State Budget
Health, Consumer, Aging & Other Groups Call for Groundbreaking Senate-Backed Pilot ALBANY, N.Y. – Thirty-five health, consumer, aging and other organizations...
GALLAGHER NAMED PRESIDENT OF MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Mercury Public Affairs has named John Gallagher president of the firm. Gallagher joined Mercury in 2012 as a Managing Director...
Proposed State Budget for Agriculture Invests in NY Farms
We are nearing the end of National Agriculture Month. It has been a time to reflect on the importance that...
