This Week in the New York State Government: December 10, 2021

Governor Hochul

• Governor Hochul Announces Statewide Mask Mandate and Major Action to Address Winter Surge and Prevent Business Disruption as COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Rise Statewide
• Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation for Special Election
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Increase Awareness of Resources for Human Trafficking Victims
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Require Adoption Services to Provide Alternate Language Options for Those with Limited English Proficiency
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Help Track and Report Data on Veteran Suicides to Help Create Better Prevention Strategies
• Governor Hochul Announces First-in-the-Nation $539 Million Homeowner Assistance Fund to Assist Eligible New Yorkers at Risk of Foreclosure or Displacement
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Promote Aquaculture
• Governor Hochul Announces New York Power Authority’s Economic Development Power Awards Supporting More Than 22,600 Jobs and $633 Million in Private Capital Investments

Attorney General Letitia James

• New York Attorney General Letitia James Drops Out Of Governor’s Race
• Attorney General James Delivers Up to $200 Million to Help New York Combat Opioid Crisis, Allergan Agrees Not to Sell Opioids
• Attorney General James Continues Fight to Protect Free and Fair Elections for Voters
• Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on the Death of Tyler Green

Comptroller DiNapoli

• NYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index, December 9, 2021
• DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs, December 3, 2021
• DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather, December 2, 2021