Syracuse councilor calls U.S. visa ban ‘overzealous’
A recent decision by the United States to revoke all visas for South Sudanese citizens is raising concerns…
New York’s top court dismisses sexual abuse lawsuit
A lawsuit against New York alleging sexual abuse decades ago was tossed out by the state’s top court…
Schumer postpones book tour amid backlash for budget vote
Sen. Charles Schumer abruptly postponed a tour to promote his new book Monday, canceling events this week in…
How legislative leaders differ as budget negotiations begin
The “mothership” landed in Albany on Monday — the traditional kickoff of the budget negotiation process. Known more…
Over 100 bills face veto consideration
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gender transition services, Medicaid and government spending. These are all subjects state lawmakers addressed through bill…
N.Y. mayors want more AIM funds for small governments
Nearly 400 mayors and local officials from across New York sent a letter to New York Gov. Kathy…
Ohio farmers brace for the impacts of tariffs
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Megan Dresbach is one of many farmers across the state worried about the future of her…
Lawsuit challenges order barring fmr. COs from public work
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an emergency executive order Monday barring state agencies from hiring individuals…
Texas lawmaker seeks to clarify abortion ban exceptions
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas lawmaker who helped pioneer the state’s restrictive abortion laws introduced a bill on…
Hernando County commissioner pitches local DOGE
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A local-level Department of Government Efficiency may soon be forming in Hernando County. The idea was…
Judge blocks DOGE access to Treasury records
A federal judge blocked the so-called Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive…
NYSERDA starting to explore advanced nuclear development
In 2017, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reached a deal to shut down the Indian Point nuclear power plant…