This Week in the New York State Government: August 27, 2021

Governor Hochul

• Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress Combating COVID-19
• Governor Hochul Welcomes Refugees Fleeing Violence and Instability in Afghanistan
• Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Key Appointments in Administration
• Governor Hochul Announces Selection of Senator Brian Benjamin for Lieutenant Governor
• Governor Hochul Says COVID-19 and Ethics Training Will Be Her First Priorities

Attorney General Letitia James

• Court Affirms Attorney General James’ Successful Suit Against Rensselaer County, Orders County to Increase Access to Early Voting Sites in Communities of Color 
• CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James Warns About Price Gouging in Aftermath of Hurricane Henri 
• Attorney General James Urges DOJ to Regulate Dangerous Ghost Guns
• Attorney General James Takes 98 Guns Off the Streets at Utica Gun Buyback

Comptroller DiNapoli

• DiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, August 26, 2021
• State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits, August 25, 2021
• DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System, August 25, 2021
• DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders To Seize This Chance To Improve NY’s Finances, August 24, 2021