SUNY graduations to include pledge and anthem
The New York Senate passed a bill requiring SUNY graduations to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and play the national anthem We believe this is the right thing said Len La Valle Republican chair of the Higher Education Committee Opponents called it an empty gesture amid SUNY funding concerns and questioned enforcement while SUNY spokesman Goldfarb noted national anthem likely to be played but pledge res recitation unclear
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State changes rules for shock inmates
Albany reports revised parole rules for shock incarceration inmates in this year’s budget. Officials say inmates no longer require parole board interviews before release and those over 26 may be released without a full year of incarceration. The Parole Board historically approved about 98 percent of shock inmate cases.
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Albany Capitol News Highlights Health Oversight Fight
Consumer groups warn hospitals may push to dismantle the states health care watchdog. The Committee For Quality Health Care says hospitals seek to ease a financial burden and end state Health Department oversight protecting patients. An added redistricting lawsuit targets the process amid bipartisan finger pointing. Cuomo unveils 467 million in low interest loans for water pollution control across 10 to 15 local governments.
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