This Week in New York State Government

Governor:

• Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $672 Million in Funding to Strengthen and Improve Health Care in New York City
• Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of New NY Broadband Program
• Governor Cuomo Announces AARP Endorses Paid Family Leave Proposal to Help Family Caregivers
• Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 85 New York Businesses Endorse $15 Statewide Minimum Wage
• Governor Cuomo Announces Over $1.5 Million in Federal Grants to Crime Victims’ Assistance Programs for Technology Upgrades
• Governor Cuomo Announces Narcan Now Available at Independent Pharmacies
• Governor Cuomo Announces Appointment of Adam Barsky as Chair of Nassau County Interim Finance Authority
• Governor Cuomo Proclaims March as Women’s History Month in New York State
• Governor Cuomo Proposes New Regulations to Prevent Contamination from Solid Waste Facilities
• Governor Cuomo Announces New Crime Analysis Center in Niagara County, Newest of Seven Supported by New York State
• Governor Cuomo Directs an Immediate Independent Safety Analysis of the Algonquin Pipeline Near Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
• Governor Cuomo Announces Success of Third Adirondack Winter Challenge, Investments to Boost Tourism in Upstate New York
• Governor Cuomo Announces Agreement to Rebuild Coastline to Reduce Significant Coastal Erosion Threat on Fire Island
• Governor Cuomo Launches Video Series to Educate and Inform New Yorkers About Addiction Treatment Services
• Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Real Estate Board Approval of Regulations to Strengthen Fair Housing Enforcement Efforts 

Comptroller:

• Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
• Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks

Attorney General:

• Attorney General Schneiderman Announces Settlement with Endo Health Solutions Inc. & Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Over Marketing of Prescription Opioid Drugs
• Attorney General Schneiderman Announces Guilty Plea Of Former Nursing Home Employee Charged With Stealing From Patient Funds Account
• Attorney General Schneiderman: Trump University Decision A Clear Victory In Effort To Combat Fraud
• Attorney General Schneiderman Announces Settlement With Buffalo Area Contractor For Allegedly Defrauding Consumers
• Attorney General Schneiderman Secures Agreement with Westbury Union Free School District to Ensure Equal Educational Opportunities for Students Regardless of Immigration Status
• Attorney General Schneiderman Announces Funding to Fight Childhood Lead Poisoning in Buffalo
• Attorney General Schneiderman Announces Conviction of Ringleader in Orange County Bank Fraud and Identity-Theft Scheme
• Attorney General Schneiderman Secures Broad Agreement to Ensure Accessibility for People with Disabilities at New York’s Largest Shopping Malls

Senate:

• Senate Passes Measures Strengthening Penalties for Possession and Sale of Methamphetamine
• Senate Passes Legislation Banning Sale of Dissertations, Theses, and Term Papers Electronically
• Senate Passes Bill to Save Taxpayers $25 Million by Setting an August Date for State and Congressional Primaries
• Senate Passes Bill to Make It a Crime to Incite Violence Against Police Officers
• Senate Passes Bill to Help Prevent Environmental Crimes
• Senate Passes Bill to Connect Local Farmers with More Economic Resources

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• This Week in New York State Government: February 26, 2016
• This Week in New York State Government: February 18, 2016

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