State Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) has introduced new legislation that would limit corporate influence in New York’s elections by eliminating corporate campaign contributions. If signed into law, the measure (S.8510) would bring the state’s campaign finance law into alignment with federal election law, which already prohibits these kinds of contributions in … [Read more...] about Skoufis Introduces Bill to Keep Corporate Money Out of Politics, Pledges to Refuse Corporate Contributions
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NY SENATE MID-HUDSON VALLEY DELEGATION AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY LAW PROJECT OF NEW YORK TO CO-HOST “KNOW YOUR PUBLIC UTILITY RIGHTS” TRAINING
WHO: Senator James Skoufis (D-39), Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-46), Pete Harckham (D-40), Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-38), and the Public Utility Law Project of New York WHEN: Thursday, March 10 at 6:00 PM WHERE: Live via Zoom BACKGROUND: Millions of New Yorkers cannot afford their utility bills due to the economic devastation wrought by the … [Read more...] about NY SENATE MID-HUDSON VALLEY DELEGATION AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY LAW PROJECT OF NEW YORK TO CO-HOST “KNOW YOUR PUBLIC UTILITY RIGHTS” TRAINING
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Announces Staff Promotions
ALBANY, NY - State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced promotions on his staff. “As I wished the best of luck to two veteran staffers who are graduating to new positions, I took the opportunity to evaluate the strengths of our team,” Senator Reichlin-Melnick remarked. “I am fortunate to have a talented staff who have proven their … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Announces Staff Promotions
Skoufis Applauds Hudson Valley Parkland Additions
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) touted the addition of nearly 1,200 acres to three state parks in the Hudson Valley, including 179 acres in the town of Cornwall which will serve as part of a future trail connection between Schunnemunk State Park, the not-for-profit Black Rock Forest, and Storm King State Park. The land, acquired from the Open Space Institute, will also … [Read more...] about Skoufis Applauds Hudson Valley Parkland Additions
Skoufis Launches Senate Investigation into Skyrocketing Utility Bills
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) gathered with local residents and the Public Utility Law Project (PULP) at a constituent’s home in New Windsor on Friday to announce the Senate Committee on Investigations & Government Operations, which Skoufis chairs, has opened a formal investigation into the outrageous surge pricing and billing practices of utility companies and … [Read more...] about Skoufis Launches Senate Investigation into Skyrocketing Utility Bills