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Tag Archives: legislation tracking
Some See Racial Bias in Specialized High School Exam
New York’s specialized science high schools have historically been seen as a way for poor and minority students to access a world-class education. Performance on the test, which is free to take, can land a student in Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, … Continue reading
The Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has stalled in congress, with Democrats supporting its passage and Republicans opposing it, in what is turning about to a bitter partisan fight. The bill was originally thought to be a slam dunk and … Continue reading
Legislation Tracking: Replacing the TSA With Private Screeners
The Transportation Security Administration – or TSA as they are most commonly known – has been under a lot of scrutiny lately. From improper screening of airplane passengers to full body x-ray screenings, the TSA has been the subject of … Continue reading
Legislation Tracking: Contraceptives Coverage Policy
Here is a bit of legislation tracking: on Thursday, the United States Senate blocked a bill proposed by the Republican Party that would allow employers and health insurance companies to deny coverage for contraceptives for moral or religious reasons. Voting … Continue reading
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Legislation Tracking News: New York Bill to Ban Shark Fin Sales
It may sound like a kind of weird piece, but in legislation tracking news there’s a new bill being brought to the table about banning the sale of shark fins in New York. You may not have even realized that … Continue reading
New Bill In Albany For Vehicle-Pedestrian Crashes
A new bill in Albany is aimed at further cracking down on drivers who may hit walking pedestrians or bikers. As the law is now, it is required that a cop witnesses the crash between the two for there to … Continue reading
Legislative Tracking News: New York Senate Passes DNA Databank Expansion Bill
The New York Senate has just passed a bill to expand the DNA databank for convicted criminals. Under the current law, only 36 misdemeanors are required to have the individuals DNA on file. This new bill would cover all felonies in the … Continue reading
Anti-Bullying Bill Passed In State
In most recent news in New York legislative history, an anti-bullying bill has been passed through the New York State Senate, but has not yet been passed in in the Assembly. The sudden proposal and passage of the bill was … Continue reading
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Legislation Tracking Keeps You More Organized
How many times have you been swallowed in papers or sat in front of the computer for hours doing research on new bills for your law firm? How many interns have quit over mounds and mounds of work, just trying … Continue reading
Legislation Tracking: Cuomo Signs SUNY Tuition Bill
Some recent and big legislation tracking news: last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a SUNY tuition bill. The bill will increase the tuition for SUNY students over five years at a $300 increase each year. The bill is in place … Continue reading