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State of the State 2021
Cuomo proposes major change to partial unemployment system
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal to boost partial Unemployment Insurance benefits to New Yorkers who return to work part-time as part of the 2021 State of the State. The plan will ensure unemployed New ... more
Cuomo takes aim at smart devices that can record, wants clear warnings on them
Over the weekend Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal to require companies to prominently disclose information about devices that can record and retain and transmit recordings, such as smartphones, smart speakers and smart TVs. The ... more
Non-profits, schools would benefit from low-cost financing, design, and construction services
This week Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal to open the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's low-cost financing, design and construction services to all non-profits and school districts as part of the ... more
Cuomo announces $25 million to continue Nourish NY program
Over the weekend Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $25 million to continue programs through the Nourish NY initiative as part of the 2021 State of the State agenda. Governor Cuomo will continue supporting the Nourish NY ... more
Republican lawmakers unveil plan to help businesses across New York
Republicans in the New York State Assembly have put forward its own competing plan to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State Agenda, aimed at helping New York's struggling small businesses. “All one has to ... more
WATCH: All four days of Gov. Cuomo’s 2021 State of the State Address (video)
This week Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave four days worth of State of the State addresses. While his first speech gave a broad overview of his agenda for 2021 - the three days that followed were ... more
Upstate lawmakers call for more specifics, focus on recovery after Gov. Cuomo’s ‘state of the state’ address
As Governor Andrew Cuomo held his State of the State Address on Monday, lawmakers waited to see what major components would be included, or not, in his legislative agenda. For Upstate Republicans representing the Finger ... more
Is mobile sports betting finally going to be legalized in New York?
New York is going to take on mobile sports betting as part of the upcoming budget. While that isn't new news, it is one of the more exciting parts of the upcoming budget that many ... more
Will legalizing marijuana get done this time around in New York?
Last week Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal to legalize and create a comprehensive system to oversee and regulate cannabis in New York as part of the 2021 State of the State. Under the Governor's ... more
Cuomo eyes package of initiatives to combat domestic violence as part of 2021 proposals
Last week Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a package of initiatives to combat domestic violence and gender-based violence as part of the 2021 State of the State. The package includes a proposal allowing courts to require ... more
Cuomo seeks to expand protections for renters, commercial tenants in upcoming budget
Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed additional protections to renters and commercial tenants as part of the 2021 State of the State agenda. The Governor will propose legislation codifying and extending the moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions ... more
Cuomo says he wants to see additional election reforms in New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to see additional election reforms as part of the upcoming budget. He included expansions to voting access and improvements to procedures as part of his 2021 State of the State agenda ... more
WATCH: Governor Cuomo gives 2021 State of the State Address (video)
What will be the one big thing that stands out at today's State of the State Address by Governor Andrew Cuomo? Last week he began announcing various issue-based policies that he hoped to see included ... more
Nurses will get priority access to SUNY, CUNY programs under Cuomo proposal
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo says legislation to provide nurses priority access to SUNY and CUNY programs will be part of the 2021 State of the State. Under this proposal, licensed nurses and nursing candidates will ... more
Expanding telehealth options in New York will be a priority moving forward
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced legislation to expand and improve access to telehealth for all as part of the 2021 State of the State. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequities in the U.S. healthcare system ... more
