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Hochul signed a standing order Tuesday that will allow all pharmacies in New York to dispense birth control medications to anyone who wants one.
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Legislators are beginning what they hope is the final stretch to agreeing on a state spending plan before the budget is due at the end of the month. Lawmakers and Governor Kathy Hochul have a lot of decisions to make, including whether to raise taxes and how much money to give schools.
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Hochul, as part of a $45 million plan to combat retail theft, wants to raise criminal penalties for anyone who assaults a store employee.
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The Assembly and Senate want to restore reductions to school aid, embark on an ambitious affordable housing program, and raise taxes on the rich.
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Blake Washington spoke with the media on Tuesday, and gave an interview to public radio's Karen DeWitt.
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Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s made progress on combating crime, including illegal guns and car thefts. Her remarks come as members of Congress and the State Legislature are up for election and crime continues to be a public concern.
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The law, which took effect Sunday, requires businesses to include and display any surcharges for consumers using a credit card.
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The debate is playing out in state budget negotiations. Gov. Hochul is proposing spending $2.4 billion to help house and feed some of the over 160,000 migrants who have entered New York during the past year.
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Hochul spoke to the media about the new deal and its impact on the state.
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Republicans and Democrats were united in their opposition, calling the cuts "devastating."