The New York State Parent Teacher Association, with the support of health advocates and law enforcement, asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday to remove the legalization of recreational marijuana from the state budget. Cuomo included a path to legalized cannabis in this year’s budget, which proposed taxing marijuana to pay […]
Month: February 2020
Assemblymember wants to prohibit the use of ‘cruel acts’ in rodeos
On Tuesday, February 11 New York State Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, held a press conference in support of her legislation (A.8554) that would prohibit the use of cruel acts in rodeos. According to the legislation, “cruel acts” include calf roping, and the use of electric prods, flanks or bucking straps […]
Environmentalists want to close loopholes on plastic bag ban
With a ban on single-use plastic bags going into effect on March 1, a coalition of environmental groups has asked the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to reconsider the way the law will be implemented. The environmental groups — including the New York Public Interest Research Group and Environmental Advocates […]
Lawmakers want to ban “puppy mills” in New York
Bill would direct marijuana revenues to communities of color
On January 28, advocates gathered on the stairs outside the Senate Chamber to demand the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) this session. Since last session, advocates have been pushing this bill (S.1527-b/A.1617-b) in the Legislature, which would legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana and apply […]
Albany marijuana legalization rally
New York doctors urge legislators to reject Medical Aid in Dying law
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are urging state lawmakers to oppose the Medical Aid in Dying Act this session, and instead, promote palliative care and hospice care for terminal patients. They stood with the New York Alliance Against Assisted Suicide in front of the Senate Chambers on Tuesday February, […]