Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the 49th annual Buffalo Juneteenth parade. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: Patrick Cray, thank you so much for chairing this extraordinary event once again. Mr. Brown, thank you for being the person behind the scenes who knows how to get the job done. We have…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced new leadership appointments at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to overhaul its operations and implement recommendations from a task force report. Felicia A. B. Reid, appointed as Executive Deputy Director and Acting Executive Director, will lead the team to streamline licensing, enhance communication, and uphold social equity goals. Governor Kathy…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the confirmation of new administration appointees by the Senate. “New Yorkers deserve the best and brightest public servants to lead us into a new era for New York,” Governor Hochul said. “These appointees will help ensure that every corner of New York is being served by the best of the best. I…
NY State Governor Hochul unveiled application guidelines for more than $11M in ConnectALL funding that will get more New Yorkers online and expand access to high-speed internet statewide. Request for Applications to $10 Million Regional and Local Assistance Program To Build Local Government Capacity for Broadband Deployment, Digital Equity Initiatives Will Launch June 17 – Guidelines…
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…
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