State Senator Robert Rolison (ny)
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Recent News About State Senator Robert Rolison (ny)
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State Senate Republicans propose legislative package for MTA oversight and safety
State Senate Republicans have introduced a legislative package aimed at enhancing public safety on mass transit systems and expanding financial oversight at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
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Senators demand DOT action on Hudson Valley bridge safety following safety board findings
Senators Michelle Hinchey, James Skoufis, and Rob Rolison have called upon the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) for urgent action regarding the safety of key Hudson Valley bridges.
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Senate Republicans propose reforms to address MTA challenges
Members of the Senate Republican minority have introduced a detailed legislative package to address issues facing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
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Lawmakers address concerns over high utility rates in New York State
Residents across New York State have been receiving unusually high electric and gas bills from utility companies like New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Central Hudson.
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New York lawmakers extend budget deadline amid discovery reform discussion
Legislators in New York approved a $1.7 billion budget extender on Tuesday to keep the government operational until Thursday.
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State senators urge EPA for more PCB cleanup in Hudson River
State Senators Michelle Hinchey and Rob Rolison have sent a letter to EPA officials urging them to declare further PCB cleanup necessary for the upper Hudson River.
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Hinchey and Rolison urge EPA for further Hudson River PCB cleanup action
Senators Michelle Hinchey and Rob Rolison have taken a firm position on the necessity for further PCB clean-up in the Hudson River.
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Lawmakers demand EPA action for Hudson River PCB clean-up
Senators Michelle Hinchey and Rob Rolison, along with 28 State Senate colleagues, have urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake further clean-up of PCBs in the Hudson River.
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Senator Rolison urges probe into illness outbreak in state prisons
State Senator Rob Rolison, serving as the ranking member of the Senate Crime Victims, Crime, and Corrections Committee, is probing the cause of a recent illness outbreak in state prisons.
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Advocates push for 25-year retirement plan for military and naval firefighters
Senators James Skoufis and Steven Rolison, along with other lawmakers and representatives from the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), are advocating for the inclusion of a 25-Year Retirement Plan for Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA)...
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Senator Rolison calls for investigation into exposure risks in NY correctional facilities
New York State Senator Rob Rolison is spearheading efforts to address rising exposure incidents in state correctional facilities.
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Senators demand inclusion of discovery law changes in state budget
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, joined by Senators Rob Rolison, Alexis Weik, and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick as well as Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, called for the Governor and Legislature to include meaningful discovery...
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Senate Republicans request investigation into New York's CDPAP transition
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and fellow members of the Senate Republican Conference have formally requested a federal investigation into changes made to New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).
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Dutchess County officials launch recruitment campaign for former corrections employees
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Sheriff Kirk Imperati have launched a new targeted recruitment campaign, 'Stronger Support.
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Senate Republicans propose measures for affordability crisis amid new budget
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate Republican Conference are advocating for the inclusion of several legislative measures in response to a recent $259 billion budget proposal passed by Senate Democrats.
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Senate Republicans urge rescission of executive order affecting correction officers
Members of the Senate Republican Conference have urged Governor Kathy Hochul to withdraw Executive Order No. 47.3.
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State awards $10 million grant to revitalize downtown Poughkeepsie
The Poughkeepsie area is set to benefit from a $10 million grant awarded by New York State aimed at revitalizing its downtown.
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Dutchess County parents push for stricter background checks on child-related businesses
Some parents in Dutchess County are advocating for more rigorous background checks for businesses that interact with children.
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City of Poughkeepsie receives major funding boost from revitalization initiative
The City of Poughkeepsie has been awarded $10 million as part of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), according to an announcement by Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Poughkeepsie receives $10M grant for downtown development
Poughkeepsie has been awarded a $10 million grant as part of New York’s flagship downtown economic development program.