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Statement from Ed Cox on murders of law enforcement officers

By Empire State Today | Apr 15, 2024

ALBANY – NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following following the murder of two law enforcement officers in Onondaga County last night:In response to the tragic events, Ed Cox expressed, "We mourn the cold-blooded killing of two heroic law enforcement officers and pray for their families and loved ones."Cox also expressed his concerns about the state of affairs, stating, “Our state continues to spiral out of control under one-party Democrat rule thanks to policies that privilege criminals over citizens. This issue is not specific to New York City: it is affecting...

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Robbers, Drug Traffickers, and a Baby Killer: An analysis of March 2024 illegal alien arrests in New York

By Empire State Today News Service | Apr 14, 2024

The U.S.-Mexico border has seen 894,469 illegal alien encounters to date in the 2024 fiscal year, according to the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP).

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Cox: Democrat-run New York Continues its Decline

By Empire State Today | Apr 12, 2024

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox expressed his concerns about New York's economic outlook, as the state has been reported to have the worst economic outlook for the 11th consecutive year. In response to this report, Cox stated, "Another day, another headline about the sorry state of our state. Taxes and regulations chase out businesses, pro-criminal policies chase out citizens and an illegal migrant crisis strains our resources."Cox attributed the ongoing decline in New York to "Under one-party Democrat rule," emphasizing that the state's economic and social situation continues to...

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Drug Cost Analyst: NY hospitals participating in federal drug discount program are not passing those discounts to patients

By Empire State Today News Service | Apr 9, 2024

The president of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) said patients served by the hospitals participating in a federal drug discount program might not actually be receiving the intended discounts from that program. 111 NY hospitals participate in that program.

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New York State sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $14.6 billion in individual income tax revenue for New York, a 15.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Proposed NY regulations on pharmacy benefit managers enter 60 day public comment period

By Empire State Today News Service | Apr 5, 2024

A proposed set of regulations of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) operating in New York has entered the 60 day public comment period.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in New York during March

By Empire State Today | Apr 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from New York in March.

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New York: Drugs companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in New York in March

By Empire State Today | Apr 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from New York in March.

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New York state collects $8.5 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Empire State Today | Apr 3, 2024

New York state collected $8.5 billion in tax and gross receipts, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in New York during March

By Empire State Today | Apr 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Biologics companies from New York in March.

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FDA Inspection: What type of New York companies were under most scrutiny during March?

By Empire State Today | Apr 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 21 inspections at 21 Food and Cosmetics companies from New York in March.

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New York inflation under national average as of March 2024

By Empire State Today | Apr 1, 2024

As of March 2024, New York experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

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Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $320,705

By Empire State Today | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in New York during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $320,705, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Health Analyst: NY hospital patients aren't receiving drug price savings due from federal program

By Empire State Today News Service | Mar 31, 2024

A national health policy analyst said New York patients served by a hospital participating in the federal 340b drug program should be concerned the drug savings aren’t being passed along to them.

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New York state collects $161 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Empire State Today | Mar 30, 2024

New York state collected $161 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Governor Hochul and Tracy Morgan Call on New Yorkers to Join Donate Life Registry

By Empire State Today | Mar 30, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul and actor/comedian Tracy Morgan have teamed up to urge New Yorkers to join the NYS Donate Life Registry in honor of National Donate Life Month. Hochul emphasized the importance of organ donation, stating, "It only takes a moment to enroll, and that moment can end up saving lives. I encourage all New Yorkers to join Tracy and me and donate life."Tracy Morgan, who underwent a life-saving kidney transplant, shared his personal experience, saying, "My donor saved my life and by enrolling in the New York Donate Life Registry, you could help save many...

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New York’s combined tax revenues up 9% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Empire State Today | Mar 29, 2024

New York state collected $26.2 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Access to Emergency Abortion Care

By Empire State Today | Mar 29, 2024

New York State Attorney General Letitia James, alongside California Attorney General Rob Bonta, is leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general to protect Americans' access to abortion care during medical emergencies. In a recent effort, they filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in Idaho v. U.S. and Moyle v. U.S., urging the court to uphold a preliminary injunction that required Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortion care consistent with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)."Everyone deserves access to comprehensive...

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Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to Participate in Love Our New York Lands Stewardship Days

By Empire State Today | Mar 29, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the upcoming Love Our New York Lands Stewardship Days, a series of events aimed at enhancing parks, historic sites, and public lands in New York State. The governor emphasized the importance of preserving the state's outdoor spaces, stating, "With a record number of New Yorkers and visitors taking advantage of the world class outdoor recreation opportunities our state has to offer, we have a responsibility to preserve the unparalleled beauty of New York’s outdoor spaces."The Love Our New York Lands initiative is designed to educate...

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Governor Hochul Honors New York's Vietnam Veterans and Their Families

By Empire State Today | Mar 29, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a proclamation declaring March 29, 2024, as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State, paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of our state and nation's Vietnam Veterans. The proclamation marks 51 years since the final American combat troops left the Republic of Vietnam, with landmarks across the state set to illuminate in the colors of the Vietnam Service Medal to honor those who served during this significant period.In her statement, Governor Hochul emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of Vietnam Veterans, stating,...