The New York state budget has finally passed. State lawmakers wrapped up voting on the $254 billion state spending plan late Thursday night. In a series of nine bills, the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul agreed on a wide-ranging … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Focuses On Alleviating Financial Burdens In State of The State
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]
NYS Office of Mental Health Awards $1 Million To Review Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
The New York State Office of Mental Health has awarded $1 million to the Human Services Research Institute to conduct an extensive two-year review of its Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program. This program was created following the passage of … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Disappointed in Lack of Emphasis on Public Safety in State of the State
State Senator George Borrello was disappointed in the lack of emphasis on public safety in Governor Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said he thought it was good and important that Hochul addressed crime in her speech, "I have my … [Read more...]
State Legislators, Gov. Hochul Announce State Budget Deal
New York State legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul have come to an agreement on a $220 billion state budget. Hochul announced the agreement nearly a week after the budget was due. Lawmakers were expected to begin voting on bills Thursday night … [Read more...]
NY Post: Hochul, State Lawmakers Fail To Reach Budget Deal Wednesday
The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]
Kendra’s Law to Be Expanded Under Proposed Legislation in State Senate
Proposed legislation in the State Senate would expand the scope of Kendra's Law and broaden the standard for involuntary hospitalization of the most severely mentally ill. State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring the legislation with … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Look to Pass Dozens of Bills During Final Week of Regular Voting Session
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany will try to address several issues before wrapping up their regular session and entering summer recess. Among the issues on the agenda are medical marijuana, a higher minimum wage and efforts to combat heroin … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Young Calls for Strenghtening Kendra’s Law in Wake of NYC Tragedy
ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I- Olean) is again calling for strengthening Kendra’s Law, a law that was put in place to help people with mental illness receive outpatient treatment, after a deranged man killed a Queens resident by pushing him … [Read more...]
