This Week in the New York State Government: November 23, 2022

Governor Hochul

• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Patients with Medical Debt
• Governor Hochul Announces Actions to Prevent Hate Crimes and Protect New Yorkers
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Advance New York’s Transition to Clean Transportation
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Allow Collegiate Student Athletes to Receive Compensation for Endorsements and Athletic Participation
• Following Recent Threats to Jewish and LGBTQ Communities, Governor Hochul Announces New York State Police Increase Protection for Hate Crime Targets
• Governor Hochul Announces $3.3 Million to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth
• Governor Hochul Announces $234 Million in Additional Food Assistance for November

Attorney General Letitia James

• Attorney General James Urges Congress to Protect Workers by Prohibiting Retirement Investments in Cryptocurrencies
• Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in New York

Comptroller DiNapoli

• DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
• DiNapoli: New York’s Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak