Say goodbye to scrolling and snapping in class — New York is pulling the plug on smartphones in public schools. On the last day of the school year, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the state will go fully “distraction-free” this fall, banning personal devices from the first bell to the last. Schools must lock in their…
Governor Kathy Hochul, along with 22 other U.S. governors, issued a joint letter to Congressional leaders opposing a GOP-backed proposal that would shift up to 25% of the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the federal government to the states. The governors warned that the plan would strain state budgets, potentially forcing…
On June 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a major milestone in Micron’s historic $100 billion investment in Central New York with the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), a nearly 20,000-page report marking one of the most comprehensive project reviews in New York State history. The DEIS outlines Micron’s commitment to environmental stewardship…
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and Her Husband Mark Hortman Governor Hochul today directed that flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who passed away during the politically targeted shootings…
On June 10, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of 24 individuals to key judicial roles throughout New York State, including 17 to the Court of Claims, 5 as Acting Supreme Court Justices, and 2 as Family Court Judges. The appointees come from diverse legal backgrounds, including public service, academia, and private practice, and…
Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped into ICE Monday after a Sackets Harbor mom and her three kids — including a third grader — were released from federal custody and sent home to Jefferson County. The governor said she pushed for their release last month and spoke directly with Biden’s border chief Tom Homan to make it…