ALBANY - Seven new laws aimed at protecting women's rights officially took effect in New York State on Tuesday. The provisions are part of the Women's Equality Act. The new laws prohibit wage, housing and employment discrimination and strengthen the … [Read more...]
State Assembly Approves Anti-Human-Trafficking Legislation
ALBANY - The state Assembly passed a series of anti-human trafficking bills on Monday as part of a broader effort to address the needs of women. The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act increases penalties for sex and labor human … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Women’s Equality Act to be Split into 10 Separate Bills
ALBANY - It’s a busy week in Albany as lawmakers scramble to approve various bills prior to the start of the summer recess at the end of this week. So far the biggest news coming out of Albany this week is the Women's Equality Act, which apparently … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces Women’s Equality Act
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday was joined by members of the Women’s Equality Coalition to introduce legislation that he says is designed to end discrimination and inequality based on gender and to restore New York as a leader in women’s … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Equality Coaltion Calls for Passage of Women’s Equality Act in Albany
ALBANY - The newly formed New York Women's Equality Coalition is using Women's History Month to push for state-wide reform regarding women’s rights. According to an article in the Albany Times-Union, the coalition, which claims more than 500 member … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Announces Several Progressive Agenda Items in 2013 SOTS
ALBANY - Governor Cuomo's state of the state address contained what could be one of the most progressive agendas in state history. Cuomo called for an increase in minimum wage to $8.75 an hour, improving public safety through a seven-point gun … [Read more...]
