Monthly Archives: November 2011

Solar Power Advocates Want Reinforcement of Existing Bills

A group known as the New York Solar Jobs Coalition is calling for current energy industry bills to be reinforced to promote and stabilize renewable energy job positions within New York State. As of late there are only a handful … Continue reading

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Bill On Concealed Weapons Deemed Controversial

A proposed bill, entitled the National-Right-to-Carry-Reciprocity Act, was voted on last week to make carrying concealed weapons across state lines easier. The bill allows people with a permit for concealed weapons to carry them inter-state where concealed weapons are permitted. … Continue reading

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Penn State Scandal Sparks Move By New York Lawmakers

After the troubling scandal surrounding Penn state, Republican lawmakers from New York state are seeking tougher laws to require all college coaches and administrators to report cases of child abuse and misconduct. Assembly members Jim Tedisco and George Amedore proposed … Continue reading

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Animal Cruelty Bill To Go Statewide If Passed

It seems as though the last few years has seen a lot of championship for animal cruelty prevention. Within New York strides have been made to protect domestic animals. In 2010 and 2011 both Suffolk County and Albany County passed … Continue reading

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Cuomo Signs Autism Treatment Insurance Bill

We have a long way to go, but it is finally time to admit we are making strides in our effort to provide more options for medical treatment insurance. New York will soon require insurers to cover screening, diagnosis, and … Continue reading

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