Fiscal Frameworks for New York State Government
Introduction Observing the New York State Budget from outside government this spring for the first time in many years made...
Cancer Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Improve Access to Lung Cancer Screening & Paid Medical Leave, Ensure Privacy around Genetic Testing
ALBANY, NY—May 7, 2024—Cancer patients, their families and patient advocates from across the state have come together at the State...
Danna DeBlasio Named Partner at CMW Strategies
New York, NY: Danna DeBlasio, who has served as Managing Director for CMW Strategies, a top-ten lobbying firm based in...
Life Insurers Gather in Albany for LICONY’s 22nd Annual Day on the Hill Events
ALBANY, New York – On May 6 and 7, leaders from the life insurance industry, whose companies provide vital products...
Elected Representatives Call On Mayor Adams to Support Fair Contracts for Healthcare Heroes
New York — 74 elected state and city representatives rallied behind the 2,500 dedicated members of the Doctors Council/SEIU as...
Statewide Healthcare Organization Calls on New York State to Modernize PA Practice
Assemblymember Amy Paulin and Senator Rachel May introduce legislation to strengthen New York State’s healthcare workforce NEW YORK STATE –...
Advocates Seek to File Amicus Brief Over City’s Failure to Implement Legislative Reform of CityFHEPS
Suit seeks enactment of CityFHEPS reform passed into law by Council override of Adams’ veto Legislation would remove barriers to...
STATEMENT FROM CAMBA ON BUDGET RESTORATION OF LEARNING TO WORK (LTW) FUNDING
CAMBA today released the following statement on behalf of CAMBA President & CEO Joanne Oplustil regarding Friday’s restorations made to...
GOVERNOR HOCHUL LAUNCHES EMPIRE AI CONSORTIUM TO MAKE NEW YORK A GLOBAL LEADER IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS PART OF FY 2025 ENACTED BUDGET
FY 2025 Enacted Budget Includes 10-Year, $275 Million Investment to Create a State-of-the-Art Artificial Intelligence Computing Center at the University...
AARP NY: Governor, Legislative Leaders Fail to Address Needs of Older, Fragile Population & Family Caregivers
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today on the New York State Legislature’s expected passage...
StudentsFirstNY Applauds Agreement to Extend Mayoral Accountability in New York City Public Schools
StudentsFirstNY thanked Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams and the State Legislature today for standing with New York City public school students...
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget
"The passage of crucial Tier 6 pension reforms in the state budget is the most significant improvement for our public...
CSEA celebrates Tier 6 pension plan reform in State Budget
New York's largest public employee union, is celebrating the inclusion of reforms to the Tier 6 pension plan in the...
FY25 Budget Includes Journalist Jobs Program
New York State is first once again. When Governor Hochul signs the FY25 state budget, it will include the first...
UUP President Fred Kowal: Community Outcry, Support Keeps SUNY Downstate Hospital Open
“Following months of rallies, marches, community forums, intense media coverage, and public outcry in response to the SUNY chancellor’s proposed...
1199SEIU/GNYHA Response to Final Budget Agreement
The final budget agreement represents a significant improvement from Governor Hochul’s initial proposal—which contained over $1 billion in Medicaid cuts—and...
HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY VETERAN JOINS CAPITAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS
William Van Slyke, Former HANYS, NYSDOH Exec, Joins Albany’s Premier Health Care and Human Services-Only Lobby and Consulting Firm CHC...
We urge the inclusion of funding for the Medicaid Quality Incentive Program in the final FY25 State Budget
Dear Governor Hochul, Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie: On behalf of a broad group of providers and community-based organizations addressing...
Over 100 Public School Parents Rally in Albany to Demand Extension of Mayoral Accountability in New York City Schools
NEW YORK–StudentsFirstNY today joined legislators and over 100 public school parents to rally in the Capitol for an extension of...
NYS Budget Would Devastate Program Supporting People with Disabilities and Seniors
During this year’s State budget negotiations, an essential program supporting people with disabilities is quietly under assault. The Consumer Directed...
