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New York State Attorney General James, FTC, and Multistate Coalition Sue Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power

Lawsuit Details How Amazon Wields Its Monopoly Power to Inflate Prices, Degrade Quality, and Stifle Innovation for Consumers and Businesses September 26, 2023 NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general, joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon, alleging that the online retail and…

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Governor Hochul Allocates $90 Million to Replace Lead Pipes and Improve NY Drinking Water

Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $90 million state grant initiative to replace lead service lines and enhance drinking water infrastructure throughout New York. The funding focuses on removing harmful lead pipes, particularly in underserved communities, to ensure safer drinking water for residents. This effort aligns with federal initiatives, aiming to improve water quality and…

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Trump Issues Executive Order to Protect Second Amendment Rights

On February 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order reaffirming the Second Amendment as a fundamental right. The order directs the Attorney General to review and assess regulations, policies, and international agreements from 2021 to 2025 that may have infringed on Americans’ gun rights. Within 30 days, a proposed plan of action will…

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Eric Adams Administration Vows to Fight Federal Court Ruling Potentially Banning Medication Abortion Drug Nationwide

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and leaders in the Adams administration .. vowed to help fight a federal court ruling that made it harder for women nationwide to access an abortion and ensure women can continue to make their own reproductive decisions. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of…

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Trump Moves to Block Federal Funds for Schools With COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on February 15, 2025, barring federal funding to schools and universities that require COVID-19 vaccinations for in-person learning. The directive underscores parental rights and individual freedoms, arguing that such mandates infringe on personal choice and religious beliefs. The order instructs the Department of Education to issue guidelines…

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