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Governor Hochul “Defends Democracy” on MSNBC Amid Texas Redistricting Crisis

On August 5, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” from Albany, NY, to address the escalating political crisis involving Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to New York to evade arrest warrants issued by Texas Republicans attempting to gerrymander five congressional seats. Hochul passionately argued that failing to fight for democracy…

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White House Slams GOP for ‘Wasting Time’ – Because Clearly, Keeping the Government Open is Just Too Hard!

White House blasts House Republicans for their latest stunt: a long-term CR that’s as useful as a screen door on a submarine. While the GOP fiddles with extreme policies, critical needs like defense, veterans’ care, and disaster relief are left to wither. The six-month CR promises to stretch longer than a federal employee’s lunch break,…

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New York State Governor Extends Application Deadline for Income Eligible Homeowners to Apply for Emergency Repair Grants for July and August Extreme Weather Events

Governor Kathy Hochul today extended the application deadline for homeowners to apply for emergency repair grants for the July and August 2024 extreme weather events across the state. Under this program, administered by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), emergency home repair assistance is available to eligible homeowners who reside in the impacted counties below. Funding…

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