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Senate Republicans demand discovery law changes in New York state budget

Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, and Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly have urged the Governor and the Legislature to consider including substantial reforms to discovery laws in this year's...

By Nassau Standard | Mar 28, 2025

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Senate Republicans oppose inclusion of HEAT Act in final budget discussions

Senator Steve Rhoads, alongside Senator Mario Mattera and members of the Senate Republican Conference, has urged the removal of the HEAT Act from ongoing budget discussions.

By Nassau Standard | Mar 26, 2025

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Republicans push for discovery law reforms amid state budget talks

By Nassau Standard | Mar 25, 2025

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, alongside Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, has called for changes to the state's discovery laws as part of this year's budget discussions.

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New York senators call for federal probe into CDPAP program changes

By Nassau Standard | Mar 24, 2025

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, along with Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and other members of the Senate Republican Conference, have called for a federal investigation into the transition of New York’s Consumer Directed Personal...

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Senate Republicans propose measures in response to $259 billion budget proposal

By Nassau Standard | Mar 19, 2025

In Albany, New York, Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and the Senate Republican Conference have called for legislative measures to be included in the budget to address the affordability crisis affecting New Yorkers.

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Senate Republicans propose affordability agenda amid budget concerns

By Nassau Standard | Mar 19, 2025

In Albany, New York, Senate Republicans have proposed a series of legislative measures aimed at addressing the affordability crisis faced by residents.

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Senator opposes new state budget citing fiscal irresponsibility

By Nassau Standard | Mar 13, 2025

Today, Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick voted against the Senate's one-house budget resolution.

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Assembly budget proposal criticized for not addressing living costs

By Nassau Standard | Mar 13, 2025

The Assembly's one-house budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year stands at $256.5 billion.

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Mikulin backs proposals to increase border security and end sanctuary policies

By Nassau Standard | Mar 13, 2025

Assemblyman John Mikulin, representing Bethpage as a Republican and Conservative, has expressed his support for increased border security measures.

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Assemblyman Ari Brown calls for increased nonpublic school safety funding amid rising antisemitism

By Nassau Standard | Mar 11, 2025

On March 11, 2025, New York State Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) joined fellow Assembly members in advocating for increased funding to enhance the safety of nonpublic schools.

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Nassau County ranks 50th highest in New York for per capita government transfer income at $11,969 in 2022

By Nassau Standard | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Nassau County received an average of $11,969 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in New York.

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Senator urges swift action on bill addressing consumer-directed assistance program

By Nassau Standard | Mar 8, 2025

New York State Senator Steve Rhoads has called for urgent action on Senate Bill S.1189, a bipartisan measure co-sponsored by 39 senators, representing over 60% of the Senate.

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Scholarship opportunities open for Italian-American conference

By Nassau Standard | Mar 6, 2025

Assemblyman Ed Ra has announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program.

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Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick supports bill for 'No Hate NY' license plates

By Nassau Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick has announced her support for Senate Bill 1934, which aims to introduce "No Hate NY" license plates.

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NYS Senate Republicans oppose reinstating MTA payroll tax

By Nassau Standard | Mar 5, 2025

The New York State Senate Republicans have expressed strong opposition to the potential reinstatement of the MTA payroll tax as a means to address budget shortfalls for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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Republicans oppose reinstatement of MTA payroll tax amid budget shortfall

By Nassau Standard | Mar 5, 2025

The New York State Senate Republicans have voiced strong opposition to the idea of reinstating the MTA payroll tax as a measure to address budget shortfalls for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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New York Senate Republicans propose tax relief bills for tips and overtime

By Nassau Standard | Mar 3, 2025

Senate Republicans in New York have introduced new legislation aimed at providing tax relief to residents.

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Senate Republicans propose tax cuts for tips and overtime in New York

By Nassau Standard | Mar 3, 2025

Today, Senate Republicans introduced legislation to address the affordability crisis affecting New Yorkers.

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Assemblymen push for independent audit of Metropolitan Transportation Authority

By Nassau Standard | Mar 3, 2025

Assemblyman Ari Brown joined Assemblyman Ed Ra and other Minority colleagues at the State Capitol to support bill A06088, which calls for an independent audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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Nassau County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.8% of income in 2022

By Nassau Standard | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Nassau County, providing an average of $780 per capita to residents.