Legislative Policy

Apr. 17, 2026

Senate Approves Short-Term FISA Extension

The approval extends authorization to April 30 amid ongoing disputes over civil liberties protections.

Apr. 16, 2026

Democrat States Pursue Taxes on Wealthy Even After They Leave

New York and other blue states are desperate to extract every last dollar from the rich, even if they've already relocated.

Apr. 16, 2026

New York Bill Aims to Increase Transparency in Real Estate Listings

Proposed legislation would require most residential properties to be publicly marketed, reshaping inventory access and buyer competition.

Apr. 16, 2026

New York State Considering New Tax On Luxury Second Homes

Governor Hochul backs proposal to target high-end properties owned by out-of-towners

Apr. 16, 2026

New York Proposes 75% Tax on Nicotine Pouches

Small business owners voice concerns over rising health care costs and impact on consumers

Apr. 16, 2026

Government Regulations Hike Child Care Costs

Excessive rules and requirements make it harder for providers to offer affordable care, experts say.

Apr. 16, 2026

House GOP Blocks War Powers Resolution Again

Partisan divide deepens as Democrats fail to limit president's authority over Iran conflict.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Delays Ambitious Climate Law Amid Rising Energy Costs

Governor Kathy Hochul cites need to save consumers money as reason for postponing emissions reduction targets.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Seeks to Delay Climate Goals as Energy Costs Rise

Governor cites need to save consumers money amid slow progress on emissions cuts.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Delays Ambitious Climate Goals Amid Rising Energy Costs

Governor Hochul seeks to postpone emissions reduction targets to save consumers money, drawing criticism from environmentalists.

Apr. 15, 2026

Hochul's Auto Insurance Proposals Threaten New Yorkers' Constitutional Rights

Civil rights leaders and consumer advocates urge the governor to reconsider plans that would limit access to the courts.

Apr. 15, 2026

Hochul's New Tax Proposal Sparks Budget Talks, But Deal Unlikely This Week

New York lawmakers remain divided on issues like liability laws and protest restrictions around houses of worship.

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Governor Proposes Pied-à-Terre Tax on Luxury Second Homes

Hochul aims to tax high-end vacation properties worth $5 million or more

Apr. 15, 2026

New York Considers Moratorium on New Nuclear Power

Governor Hochul's push for nuclear expansion faces opposition from state's Climate Action Council

Apr. 15, 2026

House Democrats Seek to Launch '25th Amendment Commission' to Remove Trump From Office

The proposal aims to establish a 17-member panel to assess the president's fitness to serve.

Apr. 15, 2026

Senate Republicans Block Effort to End Trump's Iran War

The vote shows GOP still backing Trump's military action, despite public opposition and rising energy costs.

Apr. 14, 2026

New York Assembly Passes Bill to Reinstate Montaukett Indian Nation Recognition

But Governor Hochul Vetoes Measure for Fourth Time, Citing 1910 Court Ruling

Apr. 14, 2026

New York Battles Trump Administration Over Medicaid Coverage

State officials scramble to maintain insurance for residents as federal regulations loom

Apr. 14, 2026

Hochul Accuses Trial Lawyers of Lying to Block Her Plan to Lower NY Car Insurance Costs

Governor claims trial lawyers are exploiting victims to oppose her auto insurance reform proposals

Apr. 14, 2026

New York Lawmakers Redefine BB Guns as 'Imitation Weapons'

New age restrictions and paint requirements aim to address concerns over realistic-looking toy guns.