Why Family Doctors Support Medical Aid in Dying (S.6471 Savino / A.4321-A Paulin)
“Family Physicians are blessed to care for patients and their families throughout life, quite literally from cradle to grave. Patient...
Rapid Grocery Delivery Reaches Communities Long Left Behind by the Tech Revolution
There have been numerous news reports critical of delivery services that are now operating across the five boroughs. The news...
Her Choice Of Staff Is Illustrative
Governor Kathy Hochul was kind enough to join me on my syndicated radio program recently and she showed me another...
GOVERNOR HOCHUL VETOES 33 LEGISLATIVE ADDITIONS TO THE FY 2023 ENACTED BUDGET
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the submission of 33 vetoes in accordance with Article VII of the State Constitution. The vetoes...
History of Cannabis in New York and Why It Matters Today
As New York’s adult-use program finally takes shape, it’s becoming likely that you’ll be able to legally purchase cannabis in...
HOCHUL RELEASES FIRST TV ADS OF 2022 CAMPAIGN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiqdjA2L_qc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK15mevVxsE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hweDjVjjGiw
THE SANCTUARY FOR INDEPENDENT MEDIA TO HOST FIRST-EVER STATEWIDE SYMPOSIUM ON LEGALIZATION OF PSILOCYBIN
Troy, NY - Advocates, lawmakers, organizers, mental health professionals, lawyers, mushroom farmers, and other experts will gather on Tuesday, April...
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...
