This week: New York has not had a chief judge for more than half a year, and it could be a bit longer before a new one is in place. The New York State Legislature is considering bills to establish a supply chain transparency assistance program. Meanwhile the New York state budget remains hung up over changes to the state's bail reform laws, among other things.
Catch up on more of the week's news below.
1.Jamesville Correctional Facility merger on hold, says sheriff
The plan to merge Jamesville Prison with the Justice Center in Onondaga County is on hold due to decertification of beds and inmate classification issues, according to Sheriff Toby Shelley.
2. NY Legislature considers supply chain transparency bills
New York State's Legislature is considering several bills to get the state to utilize ethical and sustainable supply chains.
3. Bail reform disagreements continue to stall NYS budget
Lawmakers left without completing the state budget as bail reform law changes are still being debated in New York.
4. New York state budget will be at least 10 days late, Hochul says
The New York state budget will be at least 10 days late, as Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature missed the April 1 deadline and agreed to pass a spending extender to keep the state government running.
5. New York bill requires court order for CPS investigations
A bill in the New York State Legislature would implement new standards for Child Protective Services.
6.New York still doesn’t have a chief judge after DiFiore resignation
The New York State Public Employees Federation is launching a campaign to improve publicly employed social workers' conditions.
7. Tenney making CNY visit on tour to gather Farm Bill input
New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney was on a listening tour this week to address issues faced by farmers in Upstate New York ahead of the federal Farm Bill renewal.
8. NYS Public Social Workers Enduring High Stress, Low Pay
The New York State Public Employees Federation is launching a campaign to improve publicly employed social workers' conditions.
9. New York mayors call for regular funding of water, sewer projects
Mayors across New York are calling for regular funding for local water and sewer infrastructure projects to be included in the state budget.
10. Richmond, CA shows that Syracuse's latest anti-violence proposal could work
Syracuse is considering a proposal similar to one in Richmond, CA that aims to reduce violent crime through mental health circles, job training, and paying stipends to people who are prone to violence.
11. More VEO vehicles are coming to Syracuse as survey shows growing ridership
VEO reports growth in ridership for the third year in a row in Syracuse, and a survey of 500 customers shows the service reduced their car usage by 42%.