AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoState Budget Wrap-Up: New York lawmakers finally passed a $268.5B budget after an eight-week delay, softening climate goals, limiting local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, and sending money to cash-strapped cities. Gun Law Changes: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new restrictions aimed at “Glock switches” and 3D-printed guns, including requirements for blocking tech on printers sold in the state—prompting First Amendment concerns from civil liberties groups. Insurance Relief: Hochul also highlighted auto insurance reforms meant to cut premiums by targeting fraud and limiting payouts tied to bad actors. Health Care Funding: The state budget includes more than $1.5B to help hospitals and nursing homes after federal Medicaid cuts, with lawmakers moving to protect Essential Plan coverage. Crypto & Finance: Mastercard won a New York BitLicense for stablecoin and tokenized deposit activity, signaling more mainstream push into digital payments. Local Public Safety: A Missing Vulnerable Adult alert went out for a Lockport man, as search efforts continued in Moreau State Park for a missing hiker. Tech & Research: Empire AI at UB is advancing with new computing resources to boost AI research and spur new companies across New York.
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