With President Joe Biden asking Congress to finalize police reform legislation by May 25 â the first anniversary of George Floyd s murder â U.S. Rep. John Katko thinks that s an attainable goal.Â
For nearly a year, Katko, R-Camillus, has been involved in discussions about policing reforms. Democrats and Republicans in Congress have separate proposals, but there have been conversations about a bipartisan bill that could be approved by both houses.Â
Katko said in an interview with The Citizen that he has participated in meetings, some of which have been held early in the morning or at night, on the police reform legislation. He thinks that an agreement is close, but the framework needs the support of key senators, including U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Tim Scott.Â
Assemblyman Finch remains hospitalized due to COVID-19, but in good spirits overall
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Assemblyman Gary Finch has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for some time. Despite the fact that he may be released later this week, his message to residents in the region remains unchanged.
“You can get this and the disease goes along at one level,” Finch told The Auburn Citizen. “And then it makes a sudden change.” He had a setback over the weekend, developing a cough and vomiting.