New York Legislature Ends Busy Two Day Session
In a brief two day special session Albany approved a health care package boosting hospital funding by 180 million and expanding tuberculosis treatment and AIDS support. It cleared a four year 212 billion highway funding plan and allowed Aqueduct Race Track to stay open with fewer live races, while rejecting a push to ban assault weapons.
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New York passes workers' compensation reform bill
Business leaders praise final Senate approval as the reform aims to cut premium costs while forcing many injured workers into managed care. Labor leaders resist despite a compromise that would gradually shift a portion of eligible workers into managed care, following a 144 percent average rate hike.
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New York Senate Seeks Momentum On Health And Gun Bills
Lawmakers back reforms on health care funding and child health aid while Democrats push to restrict assault weapon sales. Cuomo supported health measures as Assembly leaders cite aid to working poor families. gun control debate stalls over procedural votes after Ferguson rail car shooting.
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