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New York's Heavy Hand Keeps Illegal Marijuana and Tobacco Dealers in Business

High taxes and heavy regulations are as effective as prohibition at creating black markets.

Reason

After Jordan Neely's death, homeless advocates blame NYC's 'dehumanizing' policies

The 30-year-old homeless man died from a chokehold by another passenger on the NYC subway. Advocates say the city's policies and rhetoric concerning people who are homeless are dangerous and false.

WEKU

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from April 24-30

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from April 24-30. As of April 30, Hochul has issued 14 executive orders in 2023 — seven fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is:

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Bigger New York Tax Refunds Expected for Thousands

Lawmakers in New York have agreed to an expanded child tax credit, which could mean bigger tax refunds for some New Yorkers. Will other states follow suit?

Kiplinger

New York state is set to ban fossil fuels in new construction starting in 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the move would help the state lower carbon emissions and transition to clean energy sources.

WEKU

NY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

New Yorkers next year won’t have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives under a bill that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law

The Independent UK

Abortion, marijuana, and policing—One week until voters in San Antonio decide ballot measure

Welcome to the Monday, May 1, Brew.

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Giuliani admits using ‘dirty trick’ to suppress Hispanic vote in mayoral race

Former New York City mayor reveals voter suppression tactics from 1993 election to Steve Bannon and Kari Lake

The Guardian - US

Pay rise comes for New Yorkers, but some chafe at compromise

A deal to raise the minimum wage in New York will keep the state on the list of places with the highest base pay for low-paid workers

The Independent UK

NY judges will get more power in setting bail, governor says

Judges in New York will be getting more discretion to jail people awaiting trial

The Independent UK

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from April 17-23

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from April 17-23. As of April 23, Hochul has issued 13 executive orders in 2023—six fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is below:

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New York Governor Gauging Support for Full Ban on All Cigarette Sales

Kathy Hochul isn't just waging a war on menthols. She's also floating a ban on all cigarette sales in the state.

Reason

Ted Cruz mocked for saying smoking is ‘your damn choice’: ‘Now do uteruses’

The Texas Senator is advocating for people’s choice to smoke while blocking access to abortion

The Independent UK

Democratic states stockpile abortion pills as legal fight for access looms

US supreme court has preserved access to mifespristone for now, but blue states announce plans to safeguard abortion rights

The Guardian - US

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from April 10-16

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from April 10-16. As of April 16, Hochul has issued 12 executive orders in 2023 — six fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is:

The Independent UK

1st Black chief judge for New York state confirmed

New York’s Senate confirmed Rowan Wilson as the state’s first Black chief judge

The Independent UK

New York latest state to stockpile abortion-inducing pills

New York is joining other states in stockpiling abortion pills

The Independent UK

NY state budget delayed again amid talks on bail, housing

New York state lawmakers passed another week-long extension for the state’s budget Monday to ensure state operations run undisrupted and workers get paid as budget negotiations continue

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The Independent UK

Uproar in suburbia as New York looks to spur development

A proposal to create more affordable housing statewide has run into howls of opposition in one of the birthplaces of the American suburb

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from March 27-April 2

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from March 27-April 2. As of April 2, Hochul has issued 11 executive orders in 2023 — five fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is:

Fortune

Why the biggest players in crypto are worried about Adrienne Harris

The New York bank regulator plays a pivotal role in punishing bad actors and licensing legitimate businesses.

Tribune News Service

Trump to plead not guilty during historic hush money arraignment, no matter the charges

NEW YORK — New York City on Friday was bracing for chaos to descend on lower Manhattan ahead of Donald Trump’s historic arraignment in Manhattan criminal court — where the former president plans to deny he’s a criminal.

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from March 20-26

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from March 20-26. As of March 26, Hochul has issued 10 executive orders in 2023 — five fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is:

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues two executive orders from March 13-19

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued two executive orders from March 13-19. As of March 19, Hochul has issued nine executive orders in 2023 — five fewer than she did at this point a year ago.

Tribune News Service

Minnesota debates right-to-repair bills as tractor makers, farm groups seek amends

From his tractor dealership in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, Kyle Smith, owner of Midway Farm Equipment, dispatches his mechanics miles away to fix farmers' tractors — repairs requiring much more than a wrench.

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