The governor said she will not extend special pandemic powers that included a suspension of state contract rules and the easing of regulations related to hospitals and health care workers.
The proposal, which prompted outrage from Republicans and some farmers who argue the change will devastate small, family-run operations in the Empire State, now goes to Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon for approval.
GOP leaders in the Senate and Assembly unveiled a constitutional amendment this week that would make district attorneys subject to recall campaigns. The proposal comes days after San Francisco voters backed the removal of Chesa Boudin, the California city’s progressive district attorney.
Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R-Lockport), Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R-Oswego) and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined dozens of other GOP leaders at the State Capitol to slam Democrats and paint New York’s bail laws as boon for repeat offenders.