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SEC formally proposes rescinding Biden-era climate disclosure rule

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Jun 3

New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a proposed $268 billion budget on May 7, 2026, that would change emissions reduction targets and regulatory deadlines under the state's 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Hochul said, “an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities.”

Ballotpedia · May 26

New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · May 20

Top New York Lawmaker Urges Liberal States to Secede from US, Join Canada in Response to Trump Mass Deportation Threat

A New York state senator has urged liberal states to secede from the U.S. and to join Canada in response to Donald Trump's threats of mass deportations.

Latin Times · Nov 29, 2024

NY Official Proposes New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, And Vermont Join Canada As New Province

A Democratic senator proposes New York and neighbouring states secede and join Canada to counter Trump's presidency.

International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2024

‘This doesn’t make sense any more’: why you still can’t buy wine in New York supermarkets

Prohibition-era laws require a trip to the liquor store. Those shops say they’re defending an intimate tradition

The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2023

Even Pennsylvanians Can Now Buy Wine in Grocery Stores, but New Yorkers Still Can't

A bill that would expand wine sales in the Empire State is meeting familiar resistance from entrenched interests.

Reason · May 31, 2023

New York Reg. Update: Health Insurance For Medical Marijuana, New Efforts Against Illicit Cannabis Market & More

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken important steps to get the state's legal cannabis market up and running.

Benzinga · Jun 3, 2022

Pro-choice states rush to pledge legal shield for out-of-state abortions

Impending end to legal abortion in half the states will strain capacity and resources in states preserving abortion access

The Guardian - US · May 11, 2022

Big Apple Or THC Apple? NYC Considers Raising Culinary Art To New High: Cannabis-Infused Food

Would you like a nice slice of pepperoni pizza made with THC-infused tomato sauce? Who wouldn’t, right? Well, there’s hope. At least for New Yorkers, whose state officials are apparently mulling over this culinary cannabis creation. 

Benzinga · Apr 25, 2022