NY Shield Law put to the test for the first time
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – In a first-of-its-kind challenge, a New York doctor has been sued by the state of Texas after a prescription for abortion pills was made through…
Will civil service protections hold up against RFK Jr.’s threats to the federal public health workforce?
WASHINGTON, DC (Government Executive) — The Food and Drug Administration in 2020 pulled its emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 after…
The bell tolls for post-Watergate ethics reforms
WASHINGTON, DC (National Journal) — The post-Watergate era in American governance died last month, fatally wounded by a triumphant president-elect scornful of norms, a…
No Background Checks, No Problem?
WASHINGTON, DC (Politico) –It’s a Washington ritual that over the years has tripped up big-shot nominees, intimidated small-fry job-seekers, and turned countless Beltway…
Is ‘for cause’ a cause for concern for NLRB Dems?
WASHINGTON, DC (Politico) — DEFINE YOUR TERMS: Any attempt by the Trump administration to remove members of the National Labor Relations Board may run into a host of…
VETCON 2024 helps injured vets start businesses
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — Returning home is always challenging for those who have served our country. An annual event in Albany steps in to alleviate a particular challenge for…
Some Trump Cabinet picks may have trouble getting clearances. Trump can grant them anyway.
WASHINGTON, DC (Politico) — After weeks of delay, Donald Trump has finally agreed to let the FBI vet his Cabinet nominees. But as president, Trump can give anyone a security…
Roof collapse has Watervliet renter going to court
WATERVLIET, NY (WNYT) — The tenant of a Watervliet apartment is still dealing with the aftermath of a nasty roof collapse from over the summer. Brandon Gayzur first…
Dispute between Albany Med and CDPHP
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — The Albany Med Health System (AMHS) is alleging that CDPHP, an Albany-based health insurer, owes the hospital more than $40 million. The organizations…
New York State adultery law repealed
ALBANY, NY (WTEN) — Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill repealing the state’s adultery law. Assemblymember Charles Lavine sponsored the legislation and said the…