The Senate Majority today advanced bills to combat substance misuse and protect New York communities from the scourge of opioid addiction. Continue reading
The Senate Majority today announced that a hearing will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019, to examine the safety and potential harms of electronic cigarettes and vaping, especially among school-aged youth from Harlem to Hollis.Continue reading
The Senate Majority today announced that the Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education will hold a series of public hearings across the state to discuss the cost of public higher education.
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The Senate Majority today passed legislation that will address the racial disparities that are present in New York’s antiquated marijuana drug laws.Continue reading
The Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation today that will protect the rights and improve the lives of older New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading
The Senate Democratic Majority today passed legislation (S.2833) that will save lives by increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.Continue reading
The Senate Majority passed the 2019-2020 State Budget that provides tax relief for overburdened New York families by implementing a permanent property tax cap, increases support for New York students by investing over $1 billion more in state education aid, and cuts taxes for middle-class New Yorkers. Continue reading