A new bill that would prohibit a tax, fee or charge on any paper, plastic, or other merchandise bags was passed by the Senate and saw movement in the Assembly late in the session. The bill is seen as a reaction to a controversial New York City law that places […]
Author: David Bohdan Tregaskis, Gazette contributor
Bill sent to governor would encourage schools to buy local food
Both houses of the Legislature have passed a bill that would make it easier for school districts to buy local food for their lunch programs. Specifically, the bill amends general municipal law to allow school districts to purchase food from small producer and grower associations or to make purchases […]