New York legislation
With the All Electric Buildings Act set to take effect in January 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signaled she may delay implementation due to affordability and infrastructure concerns. The mandate would ban new gas hookups in buildings under seven stories. However, utilities like RG&E and NYSEG are already strained. Hochul emphasized a pragmatic approach, citing post-pandemic […]
Senator Pam Helming and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter have introduced the PROTECT Act, aimed at giving judges clearer authority to detain suspects who pose a public safety risk before trial. The bill includes standardized risk assessments and mental health evaluations. Inspired by the tragic death of Officer Jamieson Ritter, advocates argue the law could […]
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