Change to 'discovery' law seen as key obstacle in ongoing state budget negotiations
New York's budget is delayed over changes to the 'discovery' law for criminal trials, lawmakers say. Other Hochul proposals ...
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Hochul gets bipartisan support on proposed changes to discovery, involuntary commitment
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to discovery and involuntary commitment laws has been met with support from both sides of the aisle ...
Hochul's Plan to Ease Discovery Rules Delays NY Budget Talks
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s effort to get New York’s $252 billion budget sewn up has been thwarted by pushback to her plan for ...
Hochul willing to hold up NY budget ‘as long as it takes’ to pass discovery law changes, involuntary commitment: aide
She’s in for the long haul. Gov. Kathy Hochul is willing to hold up the state’s spending plan “as long as it takes” to get ...
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NYS sheriffs support governor's discovery, mental health reforms
The New York State Sheriff's Association has announced their support for Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed changes to ...
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Hochul defends drawn-out budget talks, prioritizes policy
As New York’s budget deadline slips further, Gov. Kathy Hochul remains unfazed, defending her insistence on key policy ...
NY’s discovery laws harm domestic violence victims, Gov. Hochul argues: ‘No longer turn a blind eye’
Gov. Kathy Hochul amped up her push to change New York’s discovery laws, arguing Monday that their onerous requirements let ...
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NY Sheriffs speak on Hochul’s Discovery Law
But on discovery and involuntary commitment, we want New Yorkers to know that the governor is absolutely on the right track," noted the President of the New York State’s Sheriff’s Association, James B ...
Progressive groups squeeze NY lawmakers over discovery law, involuntary commitments — holding up state budget
The budget impasse comes after lefty groups mounted a pressure campaign involving well-paid backroom lobbying in Albany and ...
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Hochul holds line on discovery reform, involuntary commitment as New York budget talks pass deadline
Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding up New York’s 2025 budget to push discovery reform and involuntary commitment changes. Here’s ...
NY pols trying to kill Hochul’s mask restriction proposal due to ‘heightened concern’ over ICE arrests of anti-Israel protesters
The state Senate is trying to kill Gov. Kathy Hochul’s last-minute push to crack down on masked protesters — out of ...
NY lawmakers pass budget extender as negotiations for key Hochul proposals remain at a ‘standstill’
The Governor’s budget director, Blake Washington, promised Monday afternoon that Hochul “can’t compromise” on her discovery ...