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In the Voluntary Pilot Program, NYSIF-insured hospitals committing to lowering their carbon emissions and bolstering resilience are eligible for premium credits of up to $1 million to develop and execute climate action strategies. Is the Governor of New York overstepping boundaries and disregarding common sense in their efforts, abusing their authority?

Governor Hochul initiated a groundbreaking voluntary pilot program for hospitals, offering financial incentives to NYSIF-insured hospitals committing to reduce carbon emissions and enhance resilience to extreme weather. Additionally, a NYSIF report was released, demonstrating the correlation between extreme heat and worker health and safety, reinforcing Hochul’s dedication to a greener, more sustainable future for New York….

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City of New York Files Lawsuit to Protect Over 100 Million in Federal Emergency and Disaster Grants

City of New York Files Lawsuit to Protect Over $100 Million in Federal Emergency and Disaster Grants to Local Governments Nationwide

– The City of New York — as part of a national coalition of nine local governments from across the country — has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), challenging the federal government’s effort to force cities and counties to agree to unlawful conditions to…

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NYC Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful $80M Migrant Funding Seizure

New York City Law Department Announces Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawful $80 Million “Money-Grab” Involving Migrant Funding Suit Outlines How Federal Government Grabbed Back Funding for  Migrant Crisis Without Following Agency Procedures and Federal Regulations . Lawsuit Would Require Federal Government to Return $80 Million in Migrant  . Funding and Prevent Them from Clawing Back Additional Funding…

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Governor Hochul Launches Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative to Train 1 Million Apprentices by 2035: Key Questions and Insights on Climate Action and Economic Growth

Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside fellow U.S. Climate Alliance governors, has launched an ambitious new initiative to create a climate-ready workforce, aiming to train 1 million new apprentices by 2035 in fields like clean energy, electric vehicles, and sustainable technology. Announced during Climate Week NYC, this initiative seeks to align climate action with economic growth, focusing…

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White House. Expanding Retail Access to Alternative Investments Boosts Retirement Wealth and Economic Growth

Broadening retail investor access to alternative investments like private equity through defined contribution plans offers significant benefits, including enhanced portfolio diversification, higher risk-adjusted returns, and increased retirement income, according to a White House Council of Economic Advisers report released on August 12, 2025. Younger investors could see up to a 2.5% increase in lifetime income,…

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New York’s Media Literacy Toolkit Sparks Concerns Over Political Influence in Defining ‘Truth’ and ‘Misinformation’

Governor Hochul Releases New York’s First Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators Governor Kathy Hochul … announced the release of New York’s first ‘Media Literacy’ toolkit for educators. Following a surge in online hate speech in November 2023 and after it was revealed that the perpetrator of the Tops mass shooting in Buffalo was radicalized online, Governor Hochul directed the…

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