States Move to Curb Addictive Social Media Tactics Harming Kids In response to growing concerns over youth mental health issues exacerbated by addictive social media practices, several states are pursuing groundbreaking legislation to rein in big tech companies and protect young users online. The movement is being spearheaded by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who…
Governor Hochul allocated $10 million in grant funding to support the reduction of domestic terrorism and targeted violence, leading to the establishment of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans in every county in New York State, following a tragic mass shooting in Buffalo. These funds enable multi-disciplinary Threat Assessment and Management teams, comprising law enforcement, mental health…
Governor Hochul appointed Merideth Andreucci to lead the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI), tasked with coordinating New York’s semiconductor industry development, including Micron’s $100 billion investment in Central New York. Andreucci, with extensive experience in economic development and sustainability, will oversee efforts to advance semiconductor projects and grow the state’s semiconductor…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the Empire State Service Corps Program, aiming to create 500 paid civic and service opportunities across SUNY campuses, with Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado leading the initiative. The program, part of the 2024 State of the State agenda, will open applications in the coming weeks, allowing students to begin…
Governor Kathy Hochul was honored at a civic reception by the Kerry County Council in Ireland, recognizing her as New York’s first Irish American governor in nearly four decades. During her visit, she focused on economic development, signing an MOU to boost entrepreneurship and announcing a $50 million investment by Niacet to enhance New York’s…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $8.7 million in grants to 11 projects across New York State, aimed at training nearly 1,700 workers in sectors like construction, manufacturing, renewable energy, and software engineering. These initiatives, part of a broader effort that has invested $40 million to support 12,000 trainees, focus on high-skilled workforce training and reducing barriers…
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