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Health Care
Policy
Hochul’s chapter amendments could undermine new birth center law
A rift grew among birth advocates as progressive legislators asked them to compromise with the governor – or risk a veto.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Inside the chemical lobby’s unusual campaign to protect the fire retardant business
Lobbyists planted stories in local media outlets with quotes from a tenant organizer who never spoke to them.
New York State
Policy
Gas plant in Newburgh tests limits of NY’s landmark climate law
Can the state meet its ambitious green energy goals if it permits an increased burning of fracked gas?
New York State
Politics
Progressives slam state Senate Finance secretary pick
The Democratic majority appointed David Friedfel of the Citizens Budget Commission to a key staff position in budget negotiations.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Cuomo pushes to weaken ban on toxic foam burning
The governor proposed chapter amendments allowing DEC to reinstate the practice, according to bill sponsors.
