Gov. Brad Little of Idaho signed a strict new abortion bill into law on Wednesday, even as he expressed grave concerns about the wisdom and constitutionality of the measure and warned that it could retraumatize victims of sexual assault. Modeled after a new law in Texas, the Idaho legislation bans abortions after about six weeks… Read More »
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that state and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement campaign will run from Wednesday, March 16, 2022, through Sunday, March 20, 2022. This safety initiative is designed to reduce alcohol and… Read More »
As increasing home values burden Maine people on fixed incomes, an initiative of the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan will help pay property tax bills for Maine seniors and those who are permanently disabled Governor Janet Mills announced today that her Administration is launching the State Property Tax Deferral Program, a lifeline loan program through… Read More »
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a sweeping legislative package that included nine different bills to combat housing discrimination. This legislative package addresses many of the issues identified in an expose by Newsday, “Long Island Divided”, which explored discrimination and both explicit and implicit bias that exists in the real estate industry. “For too long, the dream… Read More »
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that state and local law enforcement agencies throughout New York will be stepping up patrols targeting impaired driving during the holiday travel season. The high visibility engagement campaign runs from Friday, December 17 through Saturday, January 1. This campaign is part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”… Read More »
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behaviors as the winter holiday season kicks off. The Thanksgiving weekend initiative runs from Wednesday, November 24, through Sunday November 28. “As we look ahead to celebrating… Read More »