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Ed Cox criticizes Albany Democrats' election legislation

By Empire State Today | Feb 7, 2025

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement criticizing legislation he claims is intended to allow the Governor of New York to gain partisan advantage in scheduling special elections for both the House of Representatives and the State Legislature.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler addresses issues with Musk's lieutenant and climate legislation

By Empire State Today | Feb 7, 2025

Rep. Jerry Nadler has raised concerns about unlawful actions by an associate of Elon Musk and reintroduced legislation targeting fossil fuel companies' responsibilities regarding climate change damage as noted in his posts from February 7, 2025

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Analysis: New York among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Empire State Today | Feb 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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FreshConnect program expands electronic redemption for faster vendor reimbursements

By Empire State Today | Feb 6, 2025

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball has announced enhancements to the FreshConnect Checks (FCC) Program, aimed at increasing the purchasing power of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at farmers' markets.

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Jerry Nadler addresses data privacy and environmental issues in recent tweets

By Empire State Today | Feb 6, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 6, 2025, Rep. Jerry Nadler discusses various significant issues including alleged privacy violations by Elon Musk and changes in environmental policies under Donald Trump's influence.

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Proposed election timeline change in NY raises concerns over democratic process

By Empire State Today | Feb 6, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to New York Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025

By Empire State Today | Feb 6, 2025

FOIA Request to New York Secretary of State - Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 6, 2025.

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Ed Cox criticizes Governor Hochul over Con Edison rate hikes

By Empire State Today | Feb 6, 2025

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement in response to recent energy rate hikes by Con Edison, which could increase costs for New Yorkers by $154 per month.

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Jerry Nadler criticizes Trump administration and advocates for job protection legislation

By Empire State Today | Feb 6, 2025

Rep. Jerry Nadler addresses key issues through social media posts dated February 5-6, 2025.

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New York experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Empire State Today | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, New York experienced a 19.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler addresses concerns over Elon Musk's influence on government systems

By Empire State Today | Feb 5, 2025

Congressman Jerry Nadler raises alarms about Elon Musk's involvement with government systems and emphasizes the importance of preserving historical memories like those honored by the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

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Nadler discusses key issues including Middle East peace efforts and domestic policies

By Empire State Today | Feb 4, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 3-4, 2025, Rep. Jerry Nadler addresses pressing global and domestic issues such as Middle East diplomacy during Netanyahu's U.S visit and Trump's controversial executive order affecting gender-affirming care for...

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NYGOP Chair criticizes Democratic nominee for New York's 21st Congressional District

By Empire State Today | Feb 4, 2025

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has issued a statement regarding the selection of Blake Gendebein as the Democratic nominee for New York's 21st Congressional District.

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Governor Hochul unveils FY26 budget with focus on education and healthcare

By Empire State Today | Feb 3, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her fiscal year 2026 executive budget proposal, outlining a total spending plan of $252 billion.

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Jerry Nadler criticizes Trump's tariffs as harmful to Americans

By Empire State Today | Feb 3, 2025

Rep. Jerry Nadler voiced strong opposition to Donald Trump's tariffs in tweets dated February 2-3, 2025.

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Republicans criticize potential delay in NY-21 special election

By Empire State Today | Feb 1, 2025

According to reports, Albany Democrats are contemplating delaying the special election in New York's 21st Congressional district.

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Nadler condemns Trump administration's decisions affecting public health and safety

By Empire State Today | Feb 1, 2025

Congressman Jerry Nadler has voiced strong opposition to recent actions by former President Donald Trump via social media posts dated January 31st and February 1st.

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New York labor law updates discussed at NFIB virtual event

By Empire State Today | Jan 31, 2025

NFIB State Director Ashley Ranslow recently conducted a virtual event in collaboration with Littler Law to assist small business owners in understanding and complying with updated New York state labor policies.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler addresses local issues on January 31

By Empire State Today | Jan 31, 2025

On January 31, Rep. Jerry Nadler addressed several important issues through social media posts including honoring Holocaust survivors by renaming a street in New York City, supporting labor negotiations between Atlantic Theater Company and IATSE,...

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Rep. Jerry Nadler criticizes Trump's executive orders and response to FAA incident

By Empire State Today | Jan 30, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 30, 2025, Rep. Jerry Nadler criticized former President Donald Trump's executive orders and response to an aviation incident involving FAA hiring practices.