Day: February 23, 2023
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Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Representative Santos’ Sponsorship of Bill to Make the AR-15 the ‘National Gun of the United States’
Video- Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) visited a gun store in his district to unveil the AR-15 National Gun Act. “It’s outrageous and appalling that New York Congressman Santos would attach his name to legislation that would designate the AR-15 as the ‘national gun of the United States.’ This weapon of war has been used in…
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Governor Hochul Urges Freight Rail Industry, Congress, and Federal Regulators to Take Additional Actions to Prevent Freight Rail Hazmat Disasters in the Wake of East Palestine Toxic Train Derailment
Governor Kathy Hochul today urged the freight rail industry, Congress, and federal regulators to take additional actions to prevent freight rail hazmat disasters in the wake of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that has threatened the health and safety of residents. The comprehensive actions outlined by the Governor will help create a…