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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

News from January 2025

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New Yorkers gather in DC for Trump inauguration amid hopes for GOP resurgence

By Empire State Today | Jan 20, 2025

Hundreds of New Yorkers traveled to Washington, D.C., for Donald Trump's inauguration, with members of the New York State Republican Party expressing enthusiasm about future political victories.

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Funding opportunities announced for New York state county and local fairs

By Empire State Today | Jan 17, 2025

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has announced two funding opportunities to support the state's county and local fairs.

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New York urges applications for Dairy Modernization Grant Program by February deadline

By Empire State Today | Jan 16, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has issued a reminder to dairy farmers and cooperatives about the ongoing Dairy Modernization Grant Program.

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Skoufis exits DNC chair race amid party criticism

By Empire State Today | Jan 16, 2025

James Skoufis has ended his campaign for the Democratic National Committee Chair following criticism from within his party.

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New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee schedules public meeting for January

By Empire State Today | Jan 15, 2025

The New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee has announced a meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, at 10:00 am.

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New York Republicans launch 'Hochul's House of Horrors' amid State of the State

By Empire State Today | Jan 14, 2025

In Albany, the New York State Republican Party has launched a new webpage titled "Hochul’s House of Horrors" in response to Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025 State of the State address.

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NFIB responds to Governor Hochul's tax proposal in State of the State Address

By Empire State Today | Jan 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing over 11,000 members in New York, responded to Governor Kathy Hochul's 2025 State of the State Address.

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NFIB outlines legislative priorities for New York's small businesses in 2025

By Empire State Today | Jan 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has outlined its legislative priorities for 2025 in New York.

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State agriculture commissioner outlines progress at annual forum

By Empire State Today | Jan 13, 2025

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 193rd New York State Agricultural Society Annual Forum on January 9, 2025.

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NFIB offers free event on New York labor law updates for small businesses

By Empire State Today | Jan 13, 2025

Small businesses often face challenges in keeping up with labor law compliance, particularly when they lack dedicated legal or human resources departments.

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2023: New York state ranks 5th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $16,600,629

By Empire State Today | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, New York received $16,600,629 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking fifth nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Former NY Agriculture Commissioner Dick McGuire remembered for advocacy

By Empire State Today | Jan 7, 2025

The New York State Department of Agriculture has expressed its condolences following the passing of former Commissioner Dick McGuire.

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New York State's Q3 2024 individual income tax revenue down 22.1% from previous quarter

By Empire State Today | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $12.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 22.1% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: New York one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Empire State Today | Jan 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Empire State Today shows that New York is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Challenges mount for Governor Hochul amid global left-wing struggles

By Empire State Today | Jan 6, 2025

The weekend saw the publication of two significant articles discussing the challenges faced by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and broader issues within left-leaning political parties.

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In New York state, 588 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Empire State Today | Jan 1, 2025

New York registered 588 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).