Monthly Archives: January 2012

Silver Introduces Legislation to Raise The Minimum Wage In New York

Posted on January 30, 2012 by KristenM

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Assembly Labor Committee Chairman Keith Wright introduced legislation to raise New York’s minimum wage to $8.50 an hour. It is also indexed to inflation so that wages will compensate in the future. This will be … Continue reading →

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Environmentalists Protest At Capitol to Spur Ban On Fracking

Posted on January 24, 2012 by KristenM

Environmental groups are not satisfied with New York State’s current stance on oil fracking. They claim that the hydraulic fracturing of natural gas wells cannot regulate or adequately safeguard the state’s water supplies from being contaminated. Tony Avella is sponsoring … Continue reading →

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Proposed Bill Intent Could Require Nurses To Get A Bachelor’s Degree

Posted on January 16, 2012 by KristenM

Under a proposed bill new registered nurses would have to earn a bachelor’s degree within 10 years in order to continue working in New York State in that profession. The bill, known as “BSN in 10,” is part of a … Continue reading →

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New York Legislation Inspires in Washington State

Posted on January 11, 2012 by KristenM

People following the Republican primary race probably think it is a bad time in the legislative history of gay rights. All the Republican candidates said they would support a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Rick Santorum went on to say … Continue reading →

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