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The move has generated strong pushback from Republicans who call it a power grab.
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Increasing numbers of medical professionals are learning to recognize the signs of intimate partner violence, in order to save the new and expectant mothers.
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There's a growing rift between Governor Kathy Hochul and some top democratic state lawmakers over the governor’s decision.
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There's no agreement on any of the pressing matters before lawmakers.
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The New York Senate and Assembly celebrated a belated Earth Day this week by acting on anti-climate change and environmental bills. But the two houses voted on different measures, and lawmakers could not predict if any of the legislation will become law in 2024.
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Democrats were counting on the Equal Rights Amendment to help generate voter turnout this year.
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Environmental groups are hoping NYS lawmakers will act on a series of measures to combat climate change and clean up pollution.
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On Friday afternoon, the Senate and Assembly were debating bills, but one remaining measure that would include a comprehensive housing deal and distribute school aid, was not yet completed.
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The crackdown includes hate crimes, retail theft and illegal cannabis shops.
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Governor Hochul and state lawmakers say that the attack occurred at around 12:30 AM Wednesday, in the offices where bills are written and digitally printed.