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The New York state legislature approved a budget over the weekend, about three weeks after the start of the new fiscal year. Legislators in the North Country have mixed opinions on the fiscal plan.
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Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, a Democrat who represents northern New York’s 115th district, discusses his expectations for the session and his opposition to a new election law Governor Hochul signed this month.
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Clinton Community College officials have announced two new student scholarships.
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The New York state legislature has adjourned its regular 2023 session. Representatives from the North Country are characterizing the six-month period as frustrating overall.
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Although North Country state representatives are not happy about the process, they are encouraged by the potential impact the new state budget should have on northern New York.
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State Assemblyman D. Billy Jones recently hosted the Consulate General of Canada in New York to discuss the cross-border relationship and economy.
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115th Assembly District Democrat D. Billy Jones was at Roxham Road hours after a new rule took effect closing the unofficial crossing into Canada.
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This week the New York State Department of Labor finalized farm labor overtime regulations. Over the next 10 years overtime will be reduced from the current 60-hour threshold to 40 hours.
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The North Country Chamber held its annual legislative forum this morning. The region’s state Senator and two Assembly representatives say the state budget is the main focus of business in Albany right now.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her budget address on Wednesday, outlining a $227 billion plan. Representatives from the North Country say what really matters are the details of the 162-page proposal.