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Hochul calls up 155 more bills, including 100-ft. rule and prisons overhaul Only four more bills remain after this, including the RAISE Act.

ICYMI: We've got the details on the 155 bills Hochul's called up yesterday. Spoiler alert: She's not called up four controversial/high-profile bills.

Also, the Assembly Ethics Committee is meeting in Albany next week. The committee is allowed to investigation complaints made against members.

Hochul calls up 155 more bills, including 100-ft. rule and prisons overhaul Only four more bills remain after this, including the RAISE Act.

Only four more bills remain after this, including the RAISE Act.

Constantino says Charlie Kirk inspired new album but wasn't always a fan He hasn’t always had kind words for Kirk, who he accused of trying to “grift off” people influential in government and politics.

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino hasn’t always had kind words for Charlie Kirk, who he accused of trying to “grift off” people influential in government and politics.

3rd NY State Police official seeks retirement amid Ryder Cup probe A third high-ranking member of the State Police is abruptly leaving the agency amid an expanding investigation into the misuse of PGA credentials by members of the agency who attended the Ryder Cup.

A third high-ranking member of the State Police is abruptly leaving the agency amid an expanding investigation into the misuse of PGA credentials by members of the agency who attended the Ryder Cup.

Blakeman is running for New York governor, will primary Stefanik His entrance to the race is set to divide Republicans across New York.

Blakeman's entrance to the race for governor is set to divide Republicans across New York.

Domestic violence victims often coerced into debt. New York may create way out “This is a way for victims to dispute the debts," said state Assemblywoman Linda B. Rosenthal.

Among the dozens of bills Gov. Kathy Hochul will consider before the end of the year is one that would allow debt incurred by victims of domestic violence at the hands of their abuser to be removed.

Full list: Hochul vetoes 48 bills, signs 37 into law Among them are bills on utility cost transparency, "sweepstakes" casinos and fracking fluids on roadways.

ICYMI: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 37 bills into law, including legislation on police officer candidates, online “sweepstakes casinos,” and financial services loopholes.

Hochul also vetoed 48 bills, and we've got the full list in the newsletter.

Full list: Hochul vetoes 48 bills, signs 37 into law Among them are bills on utility cost transparency, "sweepstakes" casinos and fracking fluids on roadways.

Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed more bills than she signed Friday evening in a flurry of actions under the cover of night.

Immigrant protection bills trickle in ahead of 2026 session And 2026 elections for the state Legislature are already well underway.

Three bills have been introduced last week that seek to keep track of where immigration officers are making arrests and restrict them from entering certain locations.

And the fallout continues from the state’s pause of the All-Electric Buildings Act.

New York is launching a registry of homes that could contain toxic levels of lead And a new bill seeks to set stronger sanctions against corporations that defraud consumers

New York created a new state registry for multi-family dwellings built before 1980 in designated “communities of concern.”

That list includes 25 cities across the state in which owners of those kinds of dwellings must add them to the registry.

Attorneys square off in court over appointment of US Attorney John Sarcone The legality of the appointment of acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III was argued in front of a judge on Thursday by attorneys for the Justice Department and state Attorney General Letitia...

The legality of the appointment of acting U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III was argued in front of a judge on Thursday by attorneys for the Justice Department and state Attorney General Letitia...

Stefanik, lawmakers say Hochul derailed North Country hospital partnership Elise Stefanik and state allies say the Health Department halted talks and payments, imperiling North Country hospitals, and seek a probe.

Elise Stefanik and state allies say the Health Department halted talks and payments, imperiling North Country hospitals, and seek a probe.

Hochul to pitch 'efficiencies' in state spending to soften budget blows And Stefanik softened her rhetoric on Mike Johnson Thursday.

Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to announce new ways the state can find “efficiencies” in spending and here’s the date for State of the State.

We've got how much she said the state is projected to save from the CDPAP transition. It’s more than expected.

ICE arrests in New York dropped after summer highs ICE is on track to arrest twice as many people in New York in 2025 than in 2024. But the pace of arrests fell slightly in recent months compared to summer highs.

ICE is on track to arrest twice as many people in New York in 2025 than in 2024. But the pace of arrests fell slightly in recent months compared to summer highs.

New York funeral industry audit finds red flags: 'This is a horror scene' A state audit says New York health agencies must tighten funeral oversight after risks of misidentified bodies and invalid burial permits.

A state audit says New York health agencies must tighten funeral oversight after risks of misidentified bodies and invalid burial permits.

Afghans arrested by ICE in Albany amid crackdown after D.C. shooting After the shooting of two National Guard members, immigration officials are targeting Afghans for deportation. At least 10 were arrested this week in the Albany area.

After the shooting of two National Guard members, immigration officials are targeting Afghans for deportation. At least 10 were arrested this week in the Albany area.

150 groups urge Hochul to sign legislation to revamp prison oversight More than 150 community, prisoner-advocacy and faith-based organizations are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that its supporters contend will improve conditions in state prisons.

More than 150 community, prisoner-advocacy and faith-based organizations are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that its supporters contend will improve conditions in state prisons.

Hochul eyes 'other revenue sources' ahead of state budget due date And the acting mayor of Buffalo could be running for state office.

ICYMI: Gov. Kathy Hochul said again Wednesday she won’t raise income taxes but signaled she’s eyeing other revenue sources for the state budget.

And New York’s presidential primary would be set for Super Tuesday each cycle under a new bill from state lawmakers.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul has about a month and a half to finalize her executive budget proposal, which is required by the state constitution to be balanced.

But with a budget gap on the horizon, we’ve got some details on how she’s planning to deal with that.

ICE arrests in New York dropped after summer highs ICE is on track to arrest twice as many people in New York in 2025 than in 2024. But the pace of arrests fell slightly in recent months compared to summer highs.

ICE is on track to arrest twice as many people in New York in 2025 than in 2024. But the pace of arrests fell slightly in recent months compared to summer highs.

Full list: 93 bills sent to Hochul with decisions due next week And Stefanik publicly accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of blocking a proposal she authored.

Another 93 bills have made it to Hochul’s desk with a decision deadline of next Friday. Here’s the full list and some highlights.

And Stefanik is publicly feuding with House Speaker Mike Johnson, accusing him of ‘torpedoing the Republican agenda.’

New York takes a gamble on three new casinos And supportive housing providers are pleading with Hochul for funding.

Three new casinos have been recommended for approval in New York City, employing the same strategy used upstate a decade ago.

And supportive housing providers are asking Hochul for a funding bump amid recent changed anticipated for federal funding sources.

AI companies have a right to set New York rent prices, lawsuit says RealPage New York seeks to block a new state law that bans algorithmic rent pricing.

RealPage New York seeks to block a new state law that bans algorithmic rent pricing.

What New York’s climate mandates mean for your lifestyle and energy costs Clean energy and greenhouse emission reduction requirements are years behind schedule.

Clean energy and greenhouse emission reduction requirements are years behind schedule.

Upstate New York renters can sue landlords, often at high personal cost Albany tops 70 of 320 Article 7-D cases as upstate tenants use the Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act to seek repairs, rent cuts and refunds.

Renters, often living in squalid conditions, are now emboldened by the Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act. They spend months, sometimes more than a year, suing their landlords, property managers or housing authorities.

8 big bills Hochul still has to decide in 2025 Medical aid in dying, the 100-ft. rule, the RAISE Act and five others.

Hochul has about a month left to either sign or veto more than 200 bills. Here are eight you’ll want to watch between now and the end of the year.

Hochul's decision on utility consumer advocate bill eyed by advocates And a second Republican is running for Elise Stefanik's seat in Congress.

The focus on affordability by Democrats is giving hope to supporters of a bill to create a new advocate for residential ratepayers.

Tish James escapes DOJ's case against her — for now Plus: Elise Stefanik received a big endorsement Monday and Hochul signed 70 bills.

A federal judge tossed the U.S. Department of Justice’s mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James but it likely isn’t over.

And NYRA is asking lawmakers to carve horse racing into mobile sports betting.

Whether implementing or slowing green energy mandates, Hochul cites affordability Electric building and cap-and-trade program face different kinds of pauses amid legal battles and concern over grid reliability.

Some, including western New York Democrats concerned over the impacts of the electric building mandate, say the Gov. Kathy Hochul is deftly responding to emerging concerns about the viability of the electric grid and specter of inflation.