It’s now up to Albany to pass restrictions on gun ownership that would be allowed under the Supreme Court decision invalidating New York’s law. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “State Legislatures”
Fight Looms Over New York’s Bid to Slow Crypto-Mining Boom
Crypto interests are lobbying Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto a groundbreaking bill that would temporarily halt new crypto-mining projects at fossil-fuel burning plants. Source: New York Times
New Jersey Centrists Seek to Legalize Their Dream: The Moderate Party
A bipartisan alliance is trying to topple the state’s ban on fusion voting, a system under which third-party groups like the Working Families Party in New York have gained influence. Source: New York Times
Outcry Over High School Clinic Exposes Deep Divisions on Mental Health
American teenagers are reporting severe levels of anxiety and depression. But when Connecticut moved to expand mental health services in schools, it ran into fierce opposition in one town. Source: New York Times
Adams, Hailed on the National Stage, Finds Frustration Closer to Home
Mayor Eric Adams faced a bumpy first round in pushing his agenda in Albany, particularly when it came to his education goals. Source: New York Times
Class Sizes Set to Shrink in New York City Schools, but at What Cost?
A bill approved by state lawmakers to shrink New York City class sizes would cost millions, and its passage reignited a longstanding debate about whether the move would help students as intended. Source: New York Times
New York Lawmakers Move to Counter Rightward Shift Elsewhere
The Democrats who control the State Legislature voted to restrict gun use, bolster voting rights, protect abortion service providers and aid public housing. Source: New York Times
New York Tightens Its Strict Gun Laws in Democratic Show of Force
State lawmakers passed a package of gun-safety bills, and were set to approve measures to broaden abortion protections as their 2022 session drew to a close. Source: New York Times
From Gun Laws to Abortion, 5 Issues for N.Y. Legislators as Session Ends
A move to raise the minimum age to buy AR-15-style weapons is among several hot-button issues still to be resolved in Albany before the session ends. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C.’s 421a Tax Break for Housing Development Will Likely Expire
The subsidy, known as 421a, has been used in nearly every big residential project over its 51-year history. It costs the city $1.77 billion annually in lost tax revenue. Source: New York Times
New York Will Allow Adult Victims to Revive Decades-Old Sex Abuse Claims
The State Legislature passed a bill that would give adult victims one year to bring lawsuits. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would sign the bill. Source: New York Times
Why New York City Traffic Cameras Are Off When Drivers Speed the Most
As traffic deaths rise in the city, the State Legislature still has the final say on new safety measures, even decreeing when school speed cameras can operate. Source: New York Times
Pot Sellers Ponder Going Legal
Becoming a taxpaying, regulated business has its downsides for marijuana wholesalers that have operated illegally until now. Source: New York Times
A Covid Vaccine Mandate for New York Schools? Not This Year.
A bill to add the Covid vaccine to a list of mandated shots for schoolchildren is a hot potato, its sponsor said. Source: New York Times
Why a Covid Vaccine Mandate for N.Y.C. Schoolchildren Is Unlikely Soon
Officials and some pediatricians worry the backlash against a mandate could keep children out of school. Source: New York Times