Tag: Kathy Hochul

New York’s largest proposed data centers face a pause on certain state environmental permits while officials develop rules intended to protect electricity customers, water supplies and host communities. Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted the … more: Hochul highlights data center permit pause, plans to protect utility customers

The Trump administration is preparing to repeal federal carbon pollution standards for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, a move that would loosen federal requirements on the electric sector but leave New … more: Trump EPA move to repeal power plant carbon rules could deepen divide with New York climate policy

Gov. Kathy Hochul is demanding that the Department of Homeland Security disclose whether it is building or expanding immigration detention facilities in Rochester, … more: Hochul seeks answers on reported immigration detention sites in Rochester, Batavia and Newburgh

Gov. Kathy Hochul's latest push to expand nuclear power in New York comes as state energy planners are sounding increasingly urgent warnings about the reliability of the electric grid. On Thursday, Hochul … more: Hochul’s nuclear push addresses a growing problem, but it won’t solve New York’s power crunch alone

New York is investing another $50 million into clean energy workforce development, aiming to expand job training and build out a labor pipeline for the state’s growing renewable energy sector. Gov. Kathy … more: Hochul announces $50M expansion of clean energy workforce programs in New York

Gov. Kathy Hochul is making affordability the centerpiece of her latest state budget push, outlining a sweeping agenda she says will lower costs for New Yorkers — from housing and child care … more: Hochul pushes affordability agenda in budget pitch, highlighting housing, energy, and insurance reforms

Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined a state budget agenda aimed at lowering costs and expanding services during stops in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. The proposal includes plans to expand child care, reduce auto … more: Hochul promotes affordability agenda in Upstate tour

Let them build New York is at the center of a new push to fix the state’s housing crisis. Governor Kathy Hochul says red tape is slowing projects and driving up costs. … more: Hochul pushes ‘Let Them Build’ plan to tackle New York housing crisis

Gov. Kathy Hochul said federal officials approved New York’s plan to return to the Basic Health Plan, a move she said will protect health coverage for 1.3 million residents. The announcement followed … more: Hochul says federal approval protects coverage for 1.3M

Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for significant adjustments to New York’s landmark climate law, arguing that the state must balance aggressive emissions goals with the rising cost of energy for residents and … more: Hochul pushes changes to New York climate law, citing affordability concerns amid rising energy costs

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state may need more time to meet its climate goals as rising energy costs and legal deadlines collide with affordability concerns for residents. Hochul made the … more: Hochul seeks more time on climate goals

A leaked memo suggests New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may roll back part of the state’s climate law. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority memo says elements of the Climate Leadership and … more: Leaked memo shows Gov. Hochul may roll back NYS climate law

Gov. Kathy Hochul calls her Medicaid budget “unsustainable,” but keeps increasing it anyway. That’s the core argument in a new commentary by Bill Hammond of the Empire Center for Public Policy, … more: Empire Center slams Hochul’s Medicaid growth

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday unveiled a broad package of proposals aimed at lowering auto insurance costs in New York by targeting fraud, tightening legal standards and limiting certain damage … more: Hochul proposes sweeping auto insurance reforms to crack down on fraud and lower rates

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado ended his bid for governor Tuesday, saying his campaign no longer had a viable path forward. India Walton, who joined the ticket as a running mate, also … more: Progressive Delgado ends bid challenging Hochul in Democratic primary

A deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis pushed Gov. Kathy Hochul to publicly call for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to Spectrum News 1. Hochul spoke out after ICE … more: Hochul demands Noem step down

Snow, politics, and power plants didn’t dampen Governor Kathy Hochul’s mood as Micron broke ground in Central New York. In an interview on NewsChannel 9’s “Newsmakers,” Hochul called the project deeply … more: Hochul ties Micron to jobs and growth

New York is taking another major step toward universal child care, with a new pilot program and billions in long-term investments aimed at lowering costs for families statewide. Governor Kathy Hochul … more: UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE: Hochul visits Finger Lakes to talk proposal and rollout (video)

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a broad package of proposals aimed at lowering auto insurance premiums across New York by cracking down on fraud, limiting costly payouts, and increasing transparency for consumers. Hochul … more: Hochul proposes sweeping reforms to cut auto insurance costs: How would it work?