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An NYS bill would help State Troopers' mental health. It provides them with time off to process and recover from incidents where deadly force seriously injured or killed someone. https://t.co/5Voc8jMJhw

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Immigrant New Yorkers worry about the impacts the federal budget megabill will have on their daily lives. Aside from giving Immigration and Customs Enforcement a huge boost, it cuts programs they and other New Yorkers rely on. https://t.co/c6JixljsGB

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A bill ending New York’s Opportunity Zone tax credit program failed to pass the legislature again this year. The first Trump Administration founded the program to boost low-income housing, but reports show it’s not helping the New Yorkers it's meant to. https://t.co/lcCV8ZPHet

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New York’s Albany Medical Center was fined $375,000 for staffing violations. It comes after a state Health Department report found close to 500 staffing violations at the hospital. https://t.co/omcDIxV9ao

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With NYS investing in renewables like battery storage, fire safety systems must provide peak safety conditions. Experts say it’s been intensive work to ensure these energy systems can meet the state’s energy needs without going into catastrophic failure. https://t.co/1SbJxrRJjS

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Forever chemicals have major monetary costs for New Yorkers, according to new data. But, the state isn’t being as proactive as necessary to remediate them. https://t.co/Mh1nDIumIb

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New studies of a pilot program show unconditional cash grants greatly benefit kids aging out of NYC’s foster care system. Beyond bolstering their financial well-being, the reports show this program improved a series of markers for these young people. https://t.co/Q8UeA76sdt

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New York’s Building Code Council updated the state’s building code to include the All-Electric Buildings Act. This means starting next year, buildings under seven stories must be built with all-electric systems. https://t.co/lpCHodMRRK

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Fewer New York seniors have access to stable retirement funds. Not many saved up for it and a large amount of seniors in the state are ineligible for Social Security. But, reversing this trend poses many challenges. https://t.co/YQhCQdQcCk

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A New York bill would have forced workplaces to establish temperature protection standards. However, big business interests opposed to the bill kept it from passing, leaving workers to sweat out another summer of extreme temperatures. https://t.co/NkcuG6Wx1x

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New York’s Public Service Commission is no longer pursuing plans for an offshore wind transmission line. This comes as the federal government is taking steps to stop the offshore wind industry from going forward. https://t.co/CMfEwXwOj9

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New York’s Planes, Trains, and Boats Bill aims to cut emissions in those modes of transportation. Given they’re not always part of emission reduction talks, it’s challenging to get this accomplished, but some are making strides. https://t.co/1yjg2DXHPA

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Syracuse, NY is still dealing with high lead levels in its drinking water. But, city officials are sweeping the issues under the rug as reports show testing is skewed to give favorable results. https://t.co/WQ66VVLNAn

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International students in New York are worried about actions from the federal government. The Trump Administration has taken numerous steps to deter them from studying here, which could have economic repercussions outside of college campuses. https://t.co/ZtPtUdhv2i

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New York elected officials and advocates are opposing Con Edison’s latest rate increase. It would cost around $2 billion for people, but it comes as utility bills are expected to keep increasing. https://t.co/kmf0iveN9P

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20-year-old NY asylum seeker Merwil Gutiérrez has been reunited with his family. He was one of the 237 Venezuelan people deported to an El Salvador supermax prison earlier this year. https://t.co/mCg5IqoXKH

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As the EPA seeks to overturn greenhouse gas rules, the DOJ is still suing NY and three other states over their Climate Change Superfund laws, which fine the largest greenhouse gas emitters and use the collected funds to pay for climate change resilience. https://t.co/89WWhe6Gop

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New York groups want lawmakers to pass a package of bills bolstering voting rights. These bills ensure voting access for detained people and expand voter registration access. But misinformation about voting makes this challenging to pass. https://t.co/FV0UQLcavI

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NYS lawmakers and environmental advocates are calling for Governor Kathy Hochul to defend truck emission standards. A state bill would delay implementing the Advanced Clean Truck Standards, which have many health and economic benefits. https://t.co/9O6VTG3rYr

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An NYS bill creates a fund to make homes eligible for energy efficiency and weatherization programs. The Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Fund would help homeowners pay for remediating issues before homes can be eligible for weatherization programs. https://t.co/quCG3PXIH9